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Sri Kachi Anekadhangavadeswarar temple

Moolavar	:	Kachi Anekadhangavadeswarar
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Kamakshi
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Thanu theertham
Agamam / Pooja	:	Kameeka
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Thanu theertham
City	:	Kancheepuram
District	:	Kanchipuram
State	:	Tamil Nadu


	Singers:

	The temple is praised in the Thevaram hymns of Saint Sundarar. He describes the place as one inhabited by enlightened souls, bright with sunlight and playground of nightingales with their pairs, where Lord Anekadangavatha Easwara graces in the holy city of Kanchi. This is the 4th shrine in Thondaimandalam region praised in Thevaram hymns.

	Festival:

	Mahashivrathri in February-March and Tirukarthikai in November-December are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

	Temple's Speciality:

	Though Lord Vinayaka held the hands of Mother Vallabha in this place in marriage, He is in a shrine alone. Those facing problems in marriage proposals pray to him offering Arugampul – grass – with nivedhanas hoping to have their wish realized early.

	Opening Time:

	The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. only. During other hours

	Address:

	Sri Kachi Anekadhangavadeswarar Temple, Anekadangavadham, Kancheepuram.

	Phone:

	+91- 44 - 2722 2084.

	General Information:

	This is a small temple with the sanctum sanctorum with one corridor-prakara. Main entrance is in northern side. The temple has no Rajagopuram. Lord Vinayaka graces in a big form from a separate shrine in the name of Peria (big) Vinayaka.

	Prayers

	Devotees pray for removal of obstacles in marriage proposals and for promotion in jobs.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees perform abishek to Lord and offer vastras.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	Due to his righteous life in his previous birth, Kubeara was born the son of Arundaman and became the king Alakapuri. Shukra, the Guru of demons grew jealous of him and began to create troubles. Kubera worshipped Lord Shiva seeking protection from Shukra. Lord swallowed Shukra and destroyed his pride. Shivalinga in the temple is big in size. As Mother Kanchi Kamakshi is the consort of Lord Shiva, there is no separate Ambica shrine in this temple. Installed by Lord Vinayaka, Lord Shiva is praised in the name of Anekadhangavdha Easwarar. Lord Vinayaka also is known as Anekadhangavadhar.

	Temple History:

	Maharshi Mareechi, while bathing in a lotus tank, found a female child on the leaves. He took the child and brought her up. He named her Vallaba. She was a staunch Shiva devotee. She was abducted by demon Kesi. She prayed to Lord Shiva to come to her rescue. Lord Shiva wanted to send Vinayaka to protect her. Ambica requested Lord to bless Vinayaka with victory in the war against the demon. Lord said that He would be victorious if he worships in this land. Lord Vinayaka followed the advice and installed the Linga. Demon was destroyed and Vallaba rescued. Lord Shiva and Mother performed the wedding of Vinayaka with Vallaba here.

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