The temple is considered the Sukran Sthalam among the Navagraha Temples of Chennai (Thondai Mandalam). Lord Sukra is associated with the planet Venus and is believed to bless devotees with wealth, prosperity, good family, vehicles, fame, and social status. Special pujas are performed on Fridays, dedicated to Venus.
Temple Timings- 6.30 Am to 1.00PM , 4.45 AM to 9 PM
Address: 24H4+HPC, Mangadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600069
Contact - +91- 44 - 2627 2053, 2649 5883, 94444 61383.
Velleswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and located in Mangadu, a suburb of Chennai, India. This is a mid-size temple spread over 2 acres and is among the 3 principal temples in Mangadu – the other 2 being the Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple and Sri Vaikunda Perumal Temple. The temple is managed by the HRCE Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is situated about 2 kilometers from Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple in Mangadu.
Benefits of Worshipping at Sri Velleeswarar Temple
People with impaired vision visit the temple and offer prayers to Sri Velleeswarar and Goddess Kamakshi to give them relief. Sri Shukra blesses devotees with wealth, prosperity, vehicles, and social status. He removes all predicaments in the lives of devotees.
About the Temple
Sri Velleeswarar temple is a beautiful, ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The east-facing grand shrine of Sri Velleeswarar is joined by Lord Ganesha and Lord Muruga at either side of the entrance of the sanctum. Lingothbavar is seen on the outer wall behind the sanctum. Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu are present on either side of Lingothbavar worshipping Him. There is a separate shrine for Sri Veerabadhrar behind the sanctum. Sri Veerabadhrar is said to have been created from the sweat of Lord Shiva in order to defeat Daksha who was the father-in-law of Lord Shiva.
Friday pooja is considered auspicious in this temple.
It is said that people visiting Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple should also have dharshan at Sri Velleeswarar Temple and Sri Vaikunda Perumal Temple in Mangadu, as all these three temples are interconnected with the history of Sri Kamakshi Amman.
Sacred Tree and Theertham:
The
sacred tree (Sthala Viruksham) of the temple is the mango tree.
The
temple’s sacred water tank (Theertham) is called Chakra Theertham.
The Velleeswarar Temple is a place of historical, mythological, and spiritual significance, offering devotees the opportunity to worship Lord Shiva in the form of Velleeswarar and seek blessings from Lord Sukra. It is also an important part of the Mangadu temple complex, closely related to the legend of Kamakshi Amman.
Festivals
Tirukarthikai in November-December; Arudra Darshan in December-January and Shivarathri in February-March are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Century/Period/Age
2000
Years old
