Kambali Swamy Madam,
Puducherry
Kambali Swamy Madam is a religious
mutt located behind Thattanchavady Industrial Estate in Puducherry Town in
Union Territory of Puducherry. This Mutt houses various Jeeva Samadhis of
Madathipathis of this prestigious Mutt.
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The Madam
The Madam complex has an
entrance on the southern side. The complex is situated amidst groves. A pond
with a large stucco image of Shiva Shakthi Thandava on lotus Peedam in the
centre can be seen immediately after the entrance. Idols of Hanuman and Krishna
can be found near this pond. There is an entrance arch guarded by two Simha can
be found immediately after the Pond.
The sanctum faces east. Nardana
Vinayaga and Murugan can be found at the entrance of the sanctum. The main
structure consists of long corridor, front Mandapam and Sanctum. Classrooms for
conducting Yogas and office room are situated to the right side of the
corridor. The Wall of the office room contains a stucco image of Rishabaroodar
guarded by Dwarapalakas.
Nandi and Balipeedam can be
found in the front Mandapam facing the sanctum. Another big Nandi with a
portrait of Kambali Swamy can be found in the same Mandapam facing the sanctum.
Jeeva Samadhi of Kambali Swamy is housed in the sanctum. A Linga has been
installed over the Samadhi.
Sanctum structure includes a
Nandi facing the Lingam. This Nandi placed over the Jeeva Samadhi of Ambalavana
Swamigal, chief disciple of Kambali Swamy. Jeeva Samadhi of Gitananda Swamy is
situated to the right side of Sanctum and close to the big Nandi. The structure
is housed in a thatched hut. Stucco image of Saraswathi can be found near the
Samadhi.
Stucco images of dancing
Vinayaga and Vinayagi, Linga under the serpent hood on lotus Peedam and Nandi,
Nagas & Balipeedam facing the Lingam can be found on a platform, before the
main entrance.
Stucco image of Horse and Naga idols can be found at the right
side of main entrance.
Stucco images of Agastya and Thirumoolar can be found
before the entrance. Both the idols facing west i.e. facing the sanctum.
There is an east facing shrine
for Anandha Ganapthy on the right side and Gitananda Arumugam on the left side
behind sanctum with their respective vehicles mouse & peacock and
Balipeedam. There is another south facing shrine for Lakshmi on the left side
besides the sanctum. Elephant and Balipeedam can be found facing her shrine.
There is a dilapidated structure behind the sanctum can be seen in the
premises.
Jeeva Samadhis:
Jeeva Samadhis of other
Madathipathis are located in an open area adjacent to the sanctum. It is
situated to the left side of Sanctum with an entrance from sanctum area. Divine
vehicles of Hindu Gods like Nandi, Mouse, Peacock and Dog can be found in a
group in the Jeeva Samadhi area near to Sri Sankaragiri Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi.
Sri Subramanya Swamigal Jeeva
Samadhi:
This is the first Jeevasamadhi
in the Jeeva Samadhi complex. It is of square shape.
Sri Manicka Swamigal Jeeva
Samadhi:
This is the second Jeevasamadhi
in the Jeeva Samadhi complex immediately after Sri Subramanya Swamigal Jeeva
Samadhi. It is of round shape.
Sri Shanmuga Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi:
This is the third Jeevasamadhi
in the Jeeva Samadhi complex immediately after Sri Manicka Swamigal Jeeva
Samadhi. It is of star shape.
Sri Sankaragiri Swamigal Jeeva
Samadhi:
This is the fourth Jeevasamadhi
in the Jeeva Samadhi complex behind Sri Shanmuga Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi and
beside Sri Velu Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi. It is of star shape.
Sri Velu Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi:
This is the last and fifth
Jeevasamadhi in the Jeeva Samadhi complex behind Sri Shanmuga Swamigal Jeeva
Samadhi and beside Sri Sankaragiri Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi. It is of triangle
shape.
Madam Opening Time
The Madam remains open from
05.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 03.00 PM to 08.00 PM.
Festivals
Sri Kambali Gnana Desika
Swamigal – Guru Pooja on Margazhi Amavasai.
Sri Ambalavana Swamigal – Guru
Pooja on Aadi Amavasai.
Sri Manicka Swamigal – Guru
Pooja on Aani, Moolam Nakshatram.
Sri Shanmuga Swamigal – Guru
Pooja on Masi Amavasai.
Sri Velu Swamigal – Guru Pooja
on Margazhi Shashti.
Sri Subramanya Swamigal – Guru
Pooja on Aadi Amavasai.
Sri Sankaragiri Swamigal – Guru
Pooja on Vaikasi, Pooradam Nakshatram.
Sri Gitananda Giri Swamigal –
Guru Pooja on Margazhi Amavasai.
Contact
Kambali Swamy Madam,
Thattanchavady, Puducherry – 605
009
Priest No: +91 98436 73412
Madathipathi: +91 98423 11433
Connectivity
The Madam is located at about 1
Km from Muruga Theatre Signal Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 4 Kms
from Puducherry Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 149 Kms from
Chennai Airport and 152 Kms from Chennai. The
Temple is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route.
Devotee can get down at Muruga Theatre Signal Bus Stop.
All the Buses coming from Chennai (either through ECR
nor via Tindivanam) stops at Muruga Theatre Signal Bus Stop. The Temple is
located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also
available to reach this temple from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway
Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and
Chennai.
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