Tirusulam Shiva Temple
Chennai Tirusulam - Thirusoolanathar Temple :
Thirusoolam is situated in Chennai, 1.5 km off GST Road, opposite to the chennai Airport. Arulmigu Thirisoolanathar Alayam is one of the several places where Brahma had worshipped Lord Shiva. It is a rare sight to see the temple in the middle of the hills dotted with shrubs.
Lord Shiva is believed to have blessed Brahma and the place was known as Brahmapuri for a while, later as Thirisuram (Suram means hill) .
According to the legend, originally, Lord Brahma was 5 headed. As Lord Brahma was too proud of himself, Lord Shiva cut one of his heads off to bring down his ego. Later Brahma continued his duty of creation. He prayed Lord Shiva that he couldn’t concentrate on his duty because he was disturbed losing a head. Lord Shiva blessed him and granted peace of mind after which Lord Brahma continued his duties peacefully.
This is very ancient temple beautifully located amidst 4 hills at Thirusoolam. It is believed that these 4 hills denote 4 Vedas. ( Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda )
Thirusoolam is situated in Chennai, 1.5 km off GST Road, opposite to the chennai Airport. Arulmigu Thirisoolanathar Alayam is one of the several places where Brahma had worshipped Lord Shiva. It is a rare sight to see the temple in the middle of the hills dotted with shrubs.
Lord Shiva is believed to have blessed Brahma and the place was known as Brahmapuri for a while, later as Thirisuram (Suram means hill) .
According to the legend, originally, Lord Brahma was 5 headed. As Lord Brahma was too proud of himself, Lord Shiva cut one of his heads off to bring down his ego. Later Brahma continued his duty of creation. He prayed Lord Shiva that he couldn’t concentrate on his duty because he was disturbed losing a head. Lord Shiva blessed him and granted peace of mind after which Lord Brahma continued his duties peacefully.
Thirusoolam - Sri Tirusula Nathar Temple
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Main Deity
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Lord
Shiva
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Name
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Sri Thirisoolanathar
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Goddess Name
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Sri
Tripura Sundari Amman
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Location
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Trisulam - Chennai
GST Road
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Significance
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Brahma
worshipped here.
Sri
Naga Yagnopaveetha Ganapathi
Sri
Virasana Dakshinamurthy
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Ancient
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Kulothunga
Chozhan Built this temple
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Travel Base
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Chennai
- Pallavaram
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Near By
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Chennai Airport
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This is very ancient temple beautifully located amidst 4 hills at Thirusoolam. It is believed that these 4 hills denote 4 Vedas. ( Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda )
Initially this temple was built by Kulothunga Chozhan ,later renovated by sundara Chozhan. The walls of the temple have inscriptions from the Chola period
How To Reach : The temple is on the left from the GST road after the Meenambakkam airport. We have to cross the Tirisulam Railway line, then proceed around 2kms. Frequent Autos available from Pallavaram, Airport & Tirisulam Railway station.
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Naaga Yagnopaveetha Ganapathi, as he is wearing the Naagam (snake) as his sacred thread.
Veerasana Dhakshinamurthy, as he is seen sitting in the ‘Veerasana’ Posture, with his left leg folded and his right leg on the Muyalaka Asura
How To Reach : The temple is on the left from the GST road after the Meenambakkam airport. We have to cross the Tirisulam Railway line, then proceed around 2kms. Frequent Autos available from Pallavaram, Airport & Tirisulam Railway station.
Check this link for more temples in and around Chennai - Temples Around Chennai
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