ADVERTISEMENT

Treasure on the hill

Published - May 12, 2011 03:08 pm IST

Venbakkam Sivan

Sri Yogambigai samedha Kundaleeswarar temple is situated in Venbakkam village, which is 7 km west of Singaperumalkoil on the GST road from Chennai to Chingleput. The village was called Kalvaadi, named after the hill behind this temple known for its rare variety of medicinal herbs.

Sri Kundaleeswarar temple is situated on the banks of the lake in eesana moolai, a rare position. This temple is more than 300 years old and came tp light while the area dense with vegetation was cleaned. It is in a totally dilapidated state with only the lingam and the nandi remaining.

The Sivan koil baktha Jana Sabha, formed to carry out the renovation of the temple plans to construct the artha mantapam, sanctum sanctorum for the main deity, shrines for Ambal, Vinayakar, Subramanyar, Chandikeswarar and Navagraha. The cost is estimated at Rs. 20 lakhs. The Sabha appeals to devotees and philanthropists for funds.

ADVERTISEMENT

Donations may be sent through crossed cheques/drafts favouring Sivan Koil Baktha Jana Sabha payable at Singaperumal koil, Account number: 939194895, Indian Bank. Contact details: 9360707073, 9444022133. The address: Sivan Koil Baktha Jana Sabha, 63, Venbakkam, Venkatapuram Village, Singaperumal koil – 603204

(Administrative office: 1, III Cross Street, MES Road, Tambaram East, Chennai -600 059. )

This is a Premium article available exclusively to our subscribers. To read 250+ such premium articles every month
You have exhausted your free article limit.
Please support quality journalism.
You have exhausted your free article limit.
Please support quality journalism.
The Hindu operates by its editorial values to provide you quality journalism.
This is your last free article.

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT