Chettikulam Siva Temple
Chettikulam Sri Ekambareswarar Temple
The Ekambareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Chettikulam in Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deities are Sri Ekambareshwarar and Sri Kamatchi Ambal.
The temple is famous for its Kubera sculpture showing the Lord of Wealth on his Fish vehicle. This is installed in 12 spots in the temple representing the 12 zodiac signs. People throng the temple to worship Kubera for wealth.
The rays of Sun fall on Lord Ekambareswara on 19, 20 and 21
of Panguni month –March-April. There is also a sculptural marvel in the temple on the
western Dwarapalakas pillar carved with such rare skill that it looks like a
bull from one angle and an elephant from the other. This place is also called
as Vijayapuram.
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Chettikulam - Sri Ekambareswarar Temple
செட்டிகுளம் - ஏகாம்பரேஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்
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Main Deity
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Lord Shiva
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Name
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Sri Ekambareshwarar
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Goddess Name
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Sri Kamakshi
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Location
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Chettikulam
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Temple Tank
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Sivaganga
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Significance
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Kuberan Temple, 12
Kuberan for each star
12 Kuberar idols (one for
each of the 12 sun signs)
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Ancient
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1000
years old
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Travel Base
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Perambalur
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How To Reach : Chettikulam
village is in Perambalur District, Tamilnadu. It is very close to Alathur. Alandur is about 44kms from Trichy, on Trichy -
Perambalur highway.
Ekambareswarar Temple, Chettikulam - Peragambi Road,
Chettikulam, Tamil Nadu 621104, India
Don't
Miss it : Chettikulam Murugan Temple (Sri Dhandayuthapani Temple) is just 2 kms
away from this temple.
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