Thiruporur - Kandaswamy Temple

I visited the Thiruporur Temple in OMR road today.
It is 40 Kms away from Chennai.
I went along with my Dad , Hubby , and my two sons  -  Mehul and Nirek


Details about  Thiruporur Temple :
The presiding deity is Lord Kandaswamy with his consorts. He is a Swayambu Murthi.
The image was discovered by Swamy Chidambaram Swamigal.
Later the temple was governed by his descendants and reached its present glory.


There are many mythological stories associated with the Temple:
1. Legend has it that Lord Muruga fought with Thaaraga in this place and slayed him. Hence the name Porur. 'Por' in Tamil means war.

2. According to the Sthalapurana, Lord Muruga with his consorts Valli and Devayanai granted protection to devas and explained the meaning of Pranava to Agastya Muni at this place. 

3. Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi were subjected to the curse of Kanva rishi. Lord Shiva came to this place to liberate and relieve them from the effect of the curse. 
Therefore at Tirupporur temple both Lord Shiva and his son Muruga are worshiped. 
This shrine is indeed very special for Lord Shiva as He lives along with His family in this shrine. 
Lord Shiva is called as Vanmeega Nathar and the Goddess is Punniyakaarani. 


The Vanni Maram or the Holy Tree of the Temple:
The holy tree of this place is the Vanni tree. Pictures depicting the life of Chidambaram Swamigal can be seen in the temple.
When Lord Muruga's spear pierced the earth, water came gushing out and that is the 'Vallaiyaar odai', the holy tank. "


Information Zone :
The temple looked vast with a  tall Gopuram. There was a large pond before the temple. 
I bought a Archanai set for Rs. 30 and a Sampankee Garland for Rs.70 .
The Archanai ticket was Rs.5  
There was Special entrance ticket of Rs.10. 
There is a separate place for head tonsures.
My two sons had a head tonsure this morning in the temple.
For tonsuring  I paid Rs.100 as service charge to the barber.
The tonsuring charges are not quoted.
You can pay the barber how much ever you wish. 
Remember to carry a mug along with you. 
You will be needing it while taking bath in the temple pond after the hair shave.
The steps to the pond is very slippery . 
There was a warning board near it in Tamil. (see the picture below)


NOTE : And one main thing to add , since it was a Sunday , the Archanai was done only for the Urchavar diety.The Archanai will not be done to the Moolavar on Sundays and Tuesdays , or on the tamil star days like Bharani and Krithigai said the temple poojari. The archanai will be done only to the Urchavar on that day and not for the Moolavar.

Temple Timings 

Morning : 6A.M to 11.30A.M

Evening : 3.30P.M. to 8.30PM

Landline : 044 - 27446226