Gangavaraga Nadheeswarar Temple, Thirukanji, Villianur, Puducherry

Gangavaraga Nadheeswarar Temple, Thirukanji, Villianur, Puducherry

Gangavaraga Nadheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirukanji Village near Villianur Town in Union Territory of Puducherry, India. This is an ancient temple situated on the southern bank of Sankaraparani River (Varaga Nadhi). This is unique place because about nine Siddhar’s Jeeva Samadhi buried near this temple.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2018/08/gangavaraga-nadheeswarar-temple-thirukanji-villianur-legends.html

History

It is believed that the temple was completely destroyed during the 12th Century floods. Once a wealthiest temple went in devastation when the Nawab and French had battle near it. Battle of Abhishekapakkam and riots by Muslim ruler made the temple to get diminish in its form. During the French Rule under the governorship of Dupleix, Ariyankuppam was invaded by Maqfouz Khan, son of Carnatic Nawab Anwaruddin with the help of his brother Muhammed Ali on February 14, 1747.

After attacking Ariyankuppam, he captured this temple and robbed off its wealth. Also, he converted the temple to his fort started plundering the nearby temples. Anandaranga Pillai, Diwan to the French Governor requested French to help to save this temple from Nawab’s destruction. Anandaranga Pillai and French officials started dialogue with the Nawabs and safely secured the Temple.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2018/08/gangavaraga-nadheeswarar-temple-thirukanji-villianur-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 08.30 PM.

Festivals

Every year in the Tamil month of Maasi (Feb-March) during the Magam Nachathiram day this temple festival is celebrated. Maasi Magam - ten days festival is celebrated including car festival on the ninth day.

Prayers

Ammavasai Tharpanam here is considered a higher boon than doing it in Kashi. Devotees pray to Lord to get relief from Pitru Dosham and Sins. Devotees pray to Lord to get rid of Rahu Kethu Dosha.

Contact

Gangavaraga Nadheeswarar Temple,

Thirukanji, Villianur,

Puducherry – 605110

Mobile: +91 94427 86351

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Uruvaiyar Bus Stop, 4.5 Kms from Villianur Bus Stop, 10 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 5 Kms from Villianur Railway Station, 33 Kms from Villupuram, 31 Kms from Villupuram Railway Station, 155 Kms from Chennai Airport and 159 Kms from Chennai. The temple is located on the Puducherry-Villupuram road.

Bus facilities are available from both ends. Buses are available for every 10 minutes from Puducherry Main Bus Stand and Villupuram Bus Stand. From Pondicherry, take the Villupuram bound Bus or Villianur Bus and get down at Villianur Bus Stop. Share Autos are available from Villianur Bus Stop to reach this Temple. Nearest Railway Station is located at Villianur and Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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