Bheemeswarar Temple, Omandhur, Villupuram

Bheemeswarar Temple, Omandhur, Villupuram

Bheemeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Omandhur near Tindivanam Town in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Bheemeswarar and Mother is called as Balambigai / Ksheerambikai. The Temple is believed to be more than 1000 years old.

Legends

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History

Siru Panattru Padai, forming part of the Sangam literatures of Tamil, mentions this place as part of the Oyma Nadu region ruled by Nalliya Kodan known for his charitable traits. This region was around the present Tindivanam. As per the inscriptions, this temple was built during Chola Emperor Rajaraja-I, period in 11th Century. Renovations were carried out during Vijayanagara Nayak period. There were inscriptions belonged to 15^th to 16^th century found on Kumudam. One stone inscription of Rajaraja Chola period mentions this place as Ovvur.

In another inscription of the13th century belonging to Raja Narayana Sambuvarayar, the place is noted as Oimanattu Ogandur. The name of the place began from Ovvur, moved to Ogandur and now stands with Omandur. Ramaswamy Reddy was born in Omandur, was the Chief Minister of Madras in 1947 and in his name a super speciality hospital exists in Chennai. During 1954, Omandur Ramaswamy Reddy had done renovations and conducted Kumbabhishekam.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and from 04.30 p.m. to 08.00 p.m. Mostly evening timings is unpredictable. Devotees are advised to contact before visiting, during evening hours.

Festivals

Besides monthly Pradosha pujas, the temple celebrates Maha Shivrathri in February-March.

Prayers

The Temple is considered as Parihara Sthalam for Wealth, Child Boon and Food. Devotees worship Lord Shiva here to become rich, to get blessed with child and to get cure from all kind of food related problems. For relief from the adverse aspects of planets and serpent planets in particular, devotees light ghee lamps dedicated to the presiding deity Realizing their wishes, devotees perform abishek to Lord and mother and offer vastras.

Contact

Bheemeswarar Temple,

Omandhur, Tindivanam,

Villupuram District – 604 102

Mobile: +91 94435 38366 / 92442 12348 / 99629 28179.

Mobile: +91 97894 24577 / 97896 94225  

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 700 meters from Omandur Bus Stop, 9 Kms from Tindivanam, 10 Kms from Tindivanam Railway Station, 30 Kms from Puducherry, 30 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 115 Kms from Chennai Airport and 136 Kms from Chennai. The Temple is situated on Tindivanam to Pondicherry Route. Buses to & fro from Tindivanam and Pondicherry will stop at Omandur Bus Stop. Share autos are available from Omandur Bus Stop. Nearest Railway Station is located at Tindivanam. Nearest Airports are located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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