Atcheeswarar Temple, Hindu temple in Achirupakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
The Atcheeswarar Temple contains two main sanctuaries dedicated to Lord Shiva, with separate shrines for deities Ilangili Ammai and Umayambigai alongside a five-tier Rajagopuram.
Dating back between 1000 to 2000 years, the temple gained recognition through the devotional hymns of Saint Tirugnanasambandar as the 29th shrine in the Thondai region.
The temple celebrates a major ten-day Chithirai Brahmmotsavam festival during April-May, featuring traditional rituals and gathering numerous worshippers from surrounding regions.
Located 96 kilometers from Chennai along National Highway 45, the temple maintains regular hours from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
According to local tales, the temple marks the location where Lord Shiva's chariot axle broke during his journey to conquer the three cities of Tripura.
Location: Kanchipuram district
GPS coordinates: 12.40100,79.81770
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:00
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