Ezhichur Nallinakkeswarar Temple

Astrologer Dayanidhi Iyyengar

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A 1200 year old Siva Temple The Nallinakkeswarar Temple is located in Ezhichur, Chennai suburb. The temple is around 3 km from the Ezhichur bus stop. Ezhichur bus stop is next to Oragadam Koot Road bus stop which comes in the Tambaram Walajabad route. The Nallinakkeswarar Temple is dedicated to Sri Shiva as Nallinakkeswarar and Divine Mother Shakti as Deivanayaki. The temple is being renovated and many other deities are being installed.

There are lot of things unique about this temple.

The meaning of Nallnakkaeeswarar is ‘God of harmony’ and the Goddess is  Deivanaayagi. A Kala Sarpam visits this Temple in the afternoon everyday.

The Nandhi here is again said to be unique in architecture. There is Palm Tree which is set to be there for 6 Generations and though it grows it does not exceed the height of the Temple Tower.

A beautifu pond right in the Temple complex, believed to have miracle powers. There is a Carving of a Sarpam on the steps of the Pond, to which Abhsishekam is performed get relieved from Dhosham.

Ezhuchur is a small, beautiful village located about 57 kms south west of Chennai, on the road connecting Tambaram and Kanchipuram. While going from Tambaram, after Padappai, there is a junction called Orakadam Cross Road (Koot Road). There is a Mahameru Dhyana Nilayam about 3 kms from Orakadam Cross Road. One has to take left on the narrow road adjacent to Mahameru temple and go further about 3 kms inside to reach this village.

There is a marvelous and ancient temple for Lord Shiva at Ezhuchur. The main deity here is called Sri Nallinakkeeswarar. Nallinakkeeswarar means ‘God of harmony’. Goddess here is Sri Deivanaayagi.

The main deity Sri Nallinakkeeswarar is in the form of a grand Shiva Lingam, facing east. Sri Ganapathy is seen at the entrance of the sanctum. A shrine for Ambaal, Sri Deivanaayagi is at the left side of the sanctum, facing south. Opposite Ambaal shrine, a shrine for Sri Shanmugar is being constructed.

The most important of all here is the fantastic Nandhi. The Nandhi here is said to be very unique and not found anywhere else. This Nandhi is called as ‘Rajo Guna’ Nandhi. This peculiar Nandhi has beautiful ornaments and clothing, all carved on it. One of the forelegs is folded backwards and other one is in stretched position.

Sri Nallinakkeeswarar blesses the devotees for harmony within the family, friends and with whoever we would like to have a harmonious relationship.