Temples in and around Madurantakam
by B. Mekala | 2016 | 71,416 words
This essay studies the Temples found around Madurantakam, a town and municipality in Kancheepuram (Kanchipuram) District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Madurantakam is one of the sacred holy places visited by Saint Ramanuja. It is also a region blessed with many renowned temples which, even though dating to at least the 10th century, yet they c...
Sri Valmikanathaswamy Temple
This Siva temple was at Cheyyur built 800 years ago by the Chola kings on about 65 cents of land. The presiding deity is a Swayambu Lingam. The hereditary Gurukkal conducts three poojas daily. He has been given service inam lands; he can also take the offerings of the devotees. There are movable properties. It gets an annual income from its immovable properties. The Brahmothsavam celebrated in the month of Thai attracts a crowd of about 200.
The temple is under the management of a hereditary trustee. The Archaeological Department has published a book about inscriptions in this temple.[1]