Kandaswamy Desikar Jeeva Samadhi Temple, Nettapakkam, Puducherry

Kandaswamy Desikar Jeeva Samadhi Temple, Nettapakkam, Puducherry

Kandaswamy Desikar Jeeva Samadhi Temple is the burial place of Siddhar Kandaswamy Desikar located at Nettapakkam Commune in Union Territory of Puducherry, India. Jeeva Samadhi is situated on the way to Nettapakkam Ramalingeswarar Temple near Government School. He had lived in this area 300 years ago. His blessings relieve the devotees from their problems. After his demise, people installed a Shiva Linga on his Jeeva Samadhi and started worshipping him.

History

The original name of Nettapakkam is called as Nedumpakkam then as time passes it changed into Nettapakkam. Nettapakkam played a vital role in the merger of Puducherry UT with Indian Union. It was at the Nettapakkam police station that the Tricolor was hoisted for the first time on March 31, 1954, by Socialist party leaders in favour of a merger with the Indian Union.

Connectivity

Jeeva Samadhi is located at about 300 meters from Nettapakkam Bus Stand, 500 meters from Nettapakkam Ramalingeswarar Temple, 7 Kms from Madagadipet Bus Stop, 9 Kms from Thirubhuvanai, 20 Kms from Villianur, 13 Kms from Chinna Babu Samudram Railway Station, 27 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 28 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 29 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 22 Kms from Villupuram Railway Station, 24 Kms from Villupuram and 159 Kms from Chennai.

The Temple is located on the Puducherry – Villupuram Road. Bus facilities are available from both Puducherry and Villupuram. Buses are available for every 10 minutes from Puducherry Main Bus Stand and Villupuram Bus Stand. Get down at Madagadipet Bus Stop and take another bus to Nettapakkam. Local Buses from Puducherry Main Bus Stand will take you directly to Nettapakkam. Nearest Railway Station is located at Chinna Babu Samudram, Villianur, Villupuram and Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

Location