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Sri Kalyana Veerabadra temple

Moolavar	:	Kalyana Veerabadra
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Maragatha Badhrambikai
Thala Virutcham	:	Vilwa
Theertham	:	-
Agamam / Pooja	:	Shivagama
Old year	:	500 years old
Historical Name	:	-
City	:	Chennivakkam
District	:	Tiruvallur
State	:	Tamil Nadu


	Singers:

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	Festival:

	Chitra Poornima in April-May, Aipasi Annabishekam in October November,Tirukarthikai in November-December and Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

	Temple's Speciality:

	The idol of Badrambikai is made of Maragatham-Emerald stone.

	Opening Time:

	The temple is open from 7.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Those visiting during noon may contact the priest of the temple on phone in advance.

	Address:

	Sri Kalyana Veerabadrar Temple, Chennivakkam, Jagannathapuram Post-601 204, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur district.

	Phone:

	+91- 44 - 2558 6903, 90032 64268, 94447 32174.

	General Information:

	Lord Sakthi Vinayaka graces the devotees in the temple. The flag post is opposite the shrine of Lord Veerabadra in the temple. Brahmmotsavam was celebrated in this temple in earlier days which was continued in days that followed. This festival is now celebrated for a day on Chitra Poornima in April-May. As a tradition, during festival and important days, Lord appears in Somaskanda form – along with Ambika and Lord Muruga on Nandhi Vahan. But in this temple, Lord Vinayaka occupies the place of Muruga on Chitra Poornima day and grants darshan near the Kushasthala River. It is said that Vinayaka enjoys a prominent position in the temple.

	Prayers

	Devotees pray here for fearlessness, for welfare of children and for solutions for problems arising in wedding efforts.

	Thanks giving:

	Realizing their wishes, devotees offer sandal abishek, betel garlands, various nivedhanas as sarkarai pongal, pepper pongal, pepper vada, sundal etc. They also offer Mangal Sutra to Ambica.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	As Lord Veerabadra was found from the ground here, He is praised as Than Thondri Veerabadra. Some praise Him as Gold from the soil. As Veerabadra is but Shiva Himself, Aipasi Annabishek in October-November is dedicated to Him and special pujas on Tiruvadhirai day in December-January. Special abishek and pujas are performed on Tuesdays. Nandhi Vahan is in the mandap opposite to Lord Veerabadra along with Vinayaka’s Moonjuru and Muruga’s elephant vahans. Specail pujas are performed on Pradosha days. Abisheks are offered to Vahans also. Sri Chandikeswara is on the left of Lord Veerabadra in a separate shrine. Those of shy nature offer sarkarai pongal, pepper pongal, pepper vada, sundal etc. They offer betel garlands and Mangal sutra to Ambica. The idol of Mother Badrambika is made of Maragatha stone, hence praised as Maragatha (emerald) Badrambika. Mother is holding trident, sword, Udukkai and Dandam in Her hands. An old woman-Moodhatti is nearby worshipping Mother. Sri Akora Veerabadra is in the prakara. Pujas are offered to Him after pujas to presiding deity. There are shrines for Lords Somasundarar, Bhairava, Mothers Sundarambikai, Mahalakshmi, Gangadevi and Sani Bhagwan.

	Temple History:

	In days of yore, some traders in gems came to south for business. The group also included an old woman. As an Ambika devotee, she was ever carrying an idol of Mother and used to do worship in all places of the group’s stay. The traders stayed in this place one day. When the old woman tried to take the idol back after usual worship, she could not. The traders too could not move the idol. They stayed there for a day more postponing the journey. Ambica appeared in the dream of the old woman and pointed out a place near the idol and said that Lord Veerabadras was also there. When she informed her dream to the traders, they dug the ground and found the Veerabadra idol. They installed Him and built the temple. As they got the Lord through Ambica, He is praised as Kalyana Veerabadra.

	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: The idol of Badrambikai is made of Maragatham-Emerald stone.

Location :
The visitor has to reach Andarkuppam on the Chennai-Ponneri road. He/she has to take the road on the left and go further 2 km to reach Chennivakkam. Mini bus facility is available only at specific hours. Auto facility is available. The devotee can reach Ponneri from Chennai Central by electric train. Buses are available from here to Chennivakkam.

Near By Railway Station :
Ponneri

Near By Airport :
Ponneri

Accomodation :
Tiruvallur:

M S K Guest House: +91-44-2766 5773; 98946 22805
K P Guest House: +91-44-2766 1119; 99945 32289