P.V.Kalathur is also called as Pon Vilaindha Kalathur by many. This is a small hamlet located away from Chengalpattu.There are a few famous Temples in Pon Vilaindha Kalathur and Sri Munkudumeeswarar is one among them. It is said that this village got its name due to its fertile land. It was said that whatever is sowed by the villagers would be reaped by them several times. Such was the Nature of this Agricultural land and hence the name Pon Vilaindha Kalathur. It is noteworthy to mention that the Great Poet Pugazhendi Pulavar who scripted Nala Vemba was born in Pon Vilaindha Kalathur. 

The Presdiing Deity of this Temple is known as Sri Munkudumeeswarar who is in the form of a Shiva Lingam in the Sanctum Sanctorum. Sri Munkudumeeswarar in Tamil means having a Kudumi or a Tuft on the Forehead which is quite unusual. It is believed that the Presdiing Deity here had such a Tuft on the frontal side of His Head and hence the name. Facing the Moolasthanam is a huge and majestic Nandhi Vaahanam along with a Neivedhya Peedam. The Consort of Sri Munkudumeeswarar is Sri Meenakshi Ambal who has a Shrine of Her own. There are Sub Shrines for Sri Anukkai Vinayagar, Valli Devasena Samedha Sri Subramaniyar and Sri Kaala Bhairavar. The Navagraha Idols are found in the Navagraha Sannadhi in the corridor. This is a village Temple located in a lovely ambience and it could be reached by vehicles. Therefore this Temple is a Must Visit Temple for those who come to Chengalpattu. Purattasi Navarathri, Aavani Moolam, Chithirai Vishu, Aadi Thapasu, Thaipoosam, Panguni Brahmmothsavam, Pradosham, Maha Shivarathiri, Thei Pirai Ashtami, Panchami are the festivals that are celebrated in a grand manner.

Contact Details: 97890 49704 and 99624 67355

Temple Tmings: 6AM to 11 AM and 5 PM to 6 PM

Distance from Chengalpattu to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 10 Kms

Distance from Palayaseevaram to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 31 Kms

Distance from Kanchipuram to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 51 Kms

Distance from Kaveripakkam to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 80 Kms

Distance from Pallikonda to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 139 Kms

Distance from Maduranthakam to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 25 Kms

Distance from Singaperumal Koil to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 19 Kms

Distance from Thiruvidanthai to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 46 Kms

Distance from Kanathur, ECR to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 55 Kms

Distance from Uthiramerur to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 34 Kms

Distance from Nedungunam to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 87 Kms

Distance from Peramandur to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 76 Kms

Distance from Moratandi to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 99 Kms

Distance from Thirukovilur to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 143 Kms

Distance from Adhi Thiruvarangam to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 163 Kms

Distance from Vandavasi to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 64 Kms

Distance from Polur to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 121 Kms

Distance from Ambur to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 168 Kms

Distance from Arcot to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 101 Kms

Distance from Sriperumbudur to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 47 Kms

Distance from Thiruvallur or Tiruvallur to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 70 Kms

Distance from Pondicherry or Puducherry to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 105 Kms

Distance from Thirukkachur to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 23 Kms

Distance from Ranipet to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 102 Kms

Distance from Sholinghur to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 107 Kms

Distance from Minjur to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 101 Kms

Distance from Ponneri to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 105 Kms

Distance from Thirumukkudal to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 33 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Pon Vilaintha Kalathur is 76 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Chengalpattu R.S.

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