Sri Kandaswamy Temple

This is one of the three temples at Cheyyur which is at a distance of sixteen miles from Madurantakam. The temple covers 70 cents of land and was built about 800 years ago. There is no gopuram at the entrance, but there are vimanams over the Sanctum of the Lord and His consort. The principal deity is Sri Kandar or Murugar. Among the several other deities installed in the temple are Brahma and Vishnu. There is also a Lingam in the temple which is a Swayambu. The hereditary Gurukkal performs three poojas daily. He has been given service inam lands. He is also entitled to take the offerings of the devotees. The temple has jewels. There is a Temple Car, which is forty feet high. The annual income is being spent for the festivals. The Skandhasashti Uthsavam in Ayppasi is celebrated for six days. The Brahmotbsavam in Panguni is observed for twelve days. About 500 devotees attend these festivals. In addition to the hereditary trustee, there is an Executive Officer appointed by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Board to manage the affairs of this temple.