Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple | Thiruverkadu Vedapureeswarar Temple | Famous Lord Shiva Temple In Thiruverkadu

 Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple | Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple Thiruverkadu

Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple History and Specialities

1. The Moolavar of this temple is Vedapureeswarar. The Amman / Thayar of Sri Vedapureeswarar temple is Balambikai.
2. The Thala Virutcham of this temple is Velvela Maram and the Theertham used in this temple is Veda Theertham, Pali River.
3. This Temple is situated on 1.5 acres of land with an east-facing 5 tier Rajagopuram. Sri Vedapureeswarar temple has 3 prakaras – corridors.
4. The Vimana which is above the sanctum sanctorum is made of the Gajabrushta design.
5. Lord Shiva is a Swayambumurthy. The special feature of this temple is Lord Shiva along with Mother Parvathy give their appearance from behind the Linga in their wedding attire and form.
6. Another specialty of this temple is that it is the birthplace of Saint Moorka Nayanar, who is one of the 63 Saivite Saints being celebrated.
7. Sri Vedapureeswarar temple is an ancient temple and it is 1000 – 2000 years old located in Tiruverkadu, Kanchipuram district.

Festivals Celebrated in this Temple

1. In Sri Vedapureeswarar temple, Maha Shivratri is celebrated during the months February – March.
2. Navarathri is celebrated in the months September – October, and Margazhi Tiruvadhirai during the months December – January.
3. In this temple, Panguni Uthiram is celebrated in the months March – April.
4. These festivals are grandly and auspiciously celebrated by the devotees with immense devotion and prayers.

Prayers and Thanks Giving by the Devotees

Bathing regularly in the sacred springs on Sunday tends to cure skin diseases, this is a great belief by the devotees. So, people visit the temple hoping to cure skin diseases.

Devotees offer Vasteras to the Lord and keeping their wishes and prayers in mind devotees perform Abhishek to the Lord.

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Temple Address

Address: Sri Vedapureeswarar temple, Tiruverkadu – 600 077, Kancheepuram district.

How to Reach Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple

From the main Chennai Koyambedu, Tiruverkadu is at a distance of 10 km on the Poonamalle high road.

1. The nearest railway station is Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Railway station.
2. The nearest airport is Chennai Airport.

Timings of the Temple

The temple generally opens at 06.00 AM in the morning and closes at 12.00 Noon. And reopens at 04.00 PM and completely closes by 08.00 PM.

1. Opening time: 06:00 AM – Closing time: 12:00 PM
2. Opening time: 04:00 PM – Closing time: 08.00 PM

Contact Number

Phone Number: +91 – 44 – 2627 2430, 2627 2487