Chennai,Koyambedu Sri Kurungaleeswarar Temple Maha Kumbhabhishekam held at 9 am to 10.30 am. Ministers, Political peoples, Business persons.Govt. Officials were participated in this auspicious occasion. Mr.Sa.Subramani Executive Officer and Manager arranged the management for this Maha Kumbhabhishekam. 1000s of devottees were attend this Maha Kumbhabhishekam.
About this Temple :-
Koyambedu is situated at the north western side of Chennai. An ancient temple for Lord Shiva is located in Koyambedu where the main deity is Sri Kurungaaleeswarar and Goddess Sri Dharmasamvardhani (also called Aram Valartha Naayagi).
Inscriptions which date back to Kulothunga Chozha III and Vijayanagara kings, informs about various contributions made to the temple. Inscriptions also reveal the political bifurcation of the place as Kulothunga Chozha Valanadu, part of Puliyur Kottam belonging to Jayankonda Chozha Mandalam.
It is also said that the names of this place in ancient days were as Kosai Nagar, Koyattipuram and Prayachithapuram. Kulothunga Chozha is said to have ruled in the 12th Century and hence it is said that the temple was constructed during his period.
The main deity Sri Kurungaaleeswarar is also called as Sri Kusalavapureeswarar. It is said that Lava and Kusa, sons of Sri Rama stayed with Sage Valmiki in his Ashram along with their mother Sita Devi.
There are few other places too in and around Chennai like Thiruvaanmiyur andSiruvapuri, where Sage Valmiki had his Ashram when Lava and Kusa stayed with him.
The legend of this temple connects to Ramayana period, when Sita Devi was sent to forest by Sri Rama. Sita was under the care of Sage Sri Valmiki during that period and also gave birth to her 2 sons Lava and Kusa.
When Sri Rama sent the Aswamedha horse around the country, Lava and Kusa brought the horse to their custody. Without knowing that it was His sons who captured the horse, Sri Rama sent Lakshmana who fought a battle with them. As Lava and Kusa fought against their own uncle, they acquired a Dhosham called Gothra Dhosham. To be relieved of it, it is said that, they installed and worshipped Lord Shiva in this place.
The presiding deity Sri Kurungaaleeswarar is too small as it was installed by two small kids. This wonderful temple has stood strong across centuries and still has not lost its originality.
At the outer praakaaram Sri Vinayagar shrine is located at the south west corner of the temple.
Sri Visaalaakshi Samedha Sri Kaasi Viswanathar shrine and Sri Valli Devasena Samedha Sri Subramanyar shrine are located adjacent to each other behind the sanctum.
Sri Nandhigeswarar is seen on the outer praakaaram facing the presiding deity.
The temple also maintains a beautiful garden (Nandhavanam) along the outer praakaaram.
Ambaal Sri Dharmasamvardhani is beautiful and is seen in standing posture.
The theertham for this temple is called Lava Kusa Theertham which is believed to have been created by the two sons of Sri Rama.
