Temples in and around Madurantakam

by B. Mekala | 2016 | 71,416 words

This essay studies the Temples found around Madurantakam, a town and municipality in Kancheepuram (Kanchipuram) District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Madurantakam is one of the sacred holy places visited by Saint Ramanuja. It is also a region blessed with many renowned temples which, even though dating to at least the 10th century, yet they c...

Sri Aramvalartha Eswarar Temple

This Siva temple at Anaikattu village covering an area of about 11 cents was built in 1913-1914 by Sri Narayana Reddyar of Parasanallur. The stone inscription specifies the properties owned by the temple. The Lingam is an installed one. The Gurukkal who performs one pooja daily is paid a monthly salary. The temple has wet lands to the extent of 2.85 acres from which it gets an annual income. Except a Rishabha vahanam there is no other movable property in the temple. Panguni Uthiram, Thai Poosam and Chithra Pournami festivals are celebrated annually for which there is a congregation of 200 people. The temple is under the management of a single trustee.[1]

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Ibid., p.142

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