Marundeeswarar Temple
Marundeeswarar Temple
Marundeeswarar Temple
4.5
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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niluanu
Chennai (Madras), India671 contributions
Dec 2021
Located in the Thiruvanmiyur area of Chennai, this is a very old Shiva temple dating back to the Chola period. A serene and spacious temple, it attracts a lot of devotees and is easily accessible. The temple complex also houses shrines of Ganesha, Kartik and Parvati. The temple is open from 5.30 in the morning till noon, and again from 4.30pm till 9.30pm
Written 4 January 2022
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Nagarjuna
Hyderabad District, India26 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Great old temple
Great darshan of lord shiva and amman
Great organization by temple volunteers.
Disciplined devotees.
Very easy to locate
Excellent transportation facilities by mtc buses.
Temple AUTHORITIES should run book stall which sells books in regional languages about temple and it's history
OM NAMA SHIVAYA
Great darshan of lord shiva and amman
Great organization by temple volunteers.
Disciplined devotees.
Very easy to locate
Excellent transportation facilities by mtc buses.
Temple AUTHORITIES should run book stall which sells books in regional languages about temple and it's history
OM NAMA SHIVAYA
Written 21 February 2020
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Indiantraveller3
Chennai, India26 contributions
At the heart of Thiruvanmiyur, opposite to the bus stand, is the imposing Marundeeswarar temple. As the name echoes, this is a shiva who cures diseases, a name he got for teaching magical medicine to sage Agasthya. Legend has it that Sage Valmiki who wrote the Ramayana was cured of an ailment here. You can see many people praying and lighting lamps beneath a tree where Shiva is said to have given darshan to the Saints. This is a beautifully maintained temple. The linga is a swayambhoo (appeared on its own). There is another shrine for Goddess. Ganesha, Subrahmanya, have their own shrines. There is a huge tank outside the premises and one within the premises which is well maintained. The temple attracts lots of people and is crowded on all days.
Place: Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Landmark: Opposite to the busstand on ECR
Nearby: Thiruvanmiyur beach is cleaner than Marina. There is a temple dedicated to Valmiki in the middle of the road, opposite to the busstand
Place: Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai
Landmark: Opposite to the busstand on ECR
Nearby: Thiruvanmiyur beach is cleaner than Marina. There is a temple dedicated to Valmiki in the middle of the road, opposite to the busstand
Written 9 December 2014
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Globetrotter_leo
Maraimalai Nagar, India69 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
An age old temple in Chennai which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the main deity being called Lord Marundheeswarar ('Marundhu' in Tamil means Medicine). Hence, the Lord here is believe to be the God of Medicine and people who visit here with faith are relieve of health issue and blessed with good health. The temple area contains trees and herbs that are of medicinal value that the mere presence in the temple for some duration will benefit one's health and mind.
I always feel at peace and rejuvenated whenever I visit this temple.
I always feel at peace and rejuvenated whenever I visit this temple.
Written 19 February 2015
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nav0072015
Dehradun, India19 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
Every morning cow poojai here is very auspicious
Lord Marundeeswarar is known so because he taught sage Agastya about some magical medicine. Since then the Marundeeswarar temple has been a place of worship for people with diseases and various problems with their health. It is said that even The Sage Valmiki, who wrote The Ramayana, came here to The Marundeeswarar temple to worship The Lord.
Lord Marundeeswarar is known so because he taught sage Agastya about some magical medicine. Since then the Marundeeswarar temple has been a place of worship for people with diseases and various problems with their health. It is said that even The Sage Valmiki, who wrote The Ramayana, came here to The Marundeeswarar temple to worship The Lord.
Written 18 March 2015
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Senthil
Chennai (Madras), India73 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
Not a big temple nut it is a famous temple. Here in the morning poojs, they will bring cow inside the Moolasthanam for Moolavar. It will be pleasant to see this pooja.
Written 20 February 2015
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Vardhini S
Union City, CA20 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
Clean temple (it is all relative) , nice open and spacious ,walkable from the Tiruvanmiyur bus stand. Has a nice garden and it is not over crowded
Written 19 February 2015
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ksmrsm
Chennai (Madras), India35 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
The Marundeeswarar Temple, located at the beginning of ECR in Thiru Valmiki Ooru, now known as Thiruvanmiyur is a 1200 year old Shiva temple in the heart of Chennai.
There is a huge history behind the temple.
There is a huge history behind the temple.
Written 1 December 2014
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mendapara
Mumbai, India621 contributions
Oct 2014 • Business
Marundeeswarar Temple is a very beautiful temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord shiva. We can reach this temple though buses and local transport. Chariot to take god outside during festival is nice. Best place to visit this temple is during festivals
Written 14 March 2015
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PB K
Chennai (Madras), India236 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
The temple has a hoary mythological history.Marundeeswarar means lord of the medicines.Legend has it that he cured sage Valmiki..The goddess Tripura sundari has to be seen on festival days. for her beauty
Written 13 March 2015
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Hello, I am searching for the reasons about the auspecious nature of shiv linga facing west. can you elaborate on this aspect? Thanks
Sankaranarayanan
Written 2 February 2019
The temple in which the Shiva linga is seen facing the West is considered to be very powerful..
Such temples are called as Sarva dosha nivarana sthalam..
The devotees who have their darshan in such temples get relieved from their dosham and are blessed..
Written 20 February 2020
i am from Bangalore please guide me how to travel to this temple and what needs to be followed.
regards
Written 31 December 2018
Pranams.
The temple is located in Thiruvanmiyur which is reachable by bus, auto or ola/ Uber. Bus routes need to be enquired depending on your area of stay in Madras. If you are driving there is ample parking around the temple for a nominal fee.
I would start with vinayakar/ Ganapathy, Murugan and reach Siva , finishing in ambal deity.Pooja articles for worship is available near the temple premises. There is a large fish tank and you may want to feed the fish but unsure if one could get down.If you choose to perform any archana you will have to buy archana ticket by paying in at the temple counter. Any body in the temple will be able to guide you.
Hope it helps.
Written 1 January 2019
What is the amount charged for abisheham for both Swami and Amman to be performed on 21.8.2017 and how to send the amt.
Written 16 August 2017
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