Sri Dhandeeswarar Temple is located in Velachery in the outskirts of Chennai. Velachery is a fast developing locality and has a mixture of residential localities and IT Hubs as a result of which it is developing by leaps and bounds. The exact landmark to reach this Temple is that it is 2.5 Kms away from Guru Nanak College. The full name of the Temple is Sri Karunambika Samedha Sri Dandeeswaran Temple. It is believed that this Temple was built by the Pallava Kings but the Chola Rulers too supported this Temple to a great extent. It is believed that the God Of Death Yama was kicked on His Chest by God Shiva in Thirukadaiyur. He then lost all His strength and started wandering. Finally He came to this place and created a Pushkarani known as Yama Theertham and installed a Shiva Lingam in the name of Sri Dhandeeswarar and sought His Blessings so that He could restore His normal work in the usual manner. Pleased with His Sincerity and Devotion Shiva granted Him a Staff or Dhandam. The Temple has a five tiered Rajagopuram. The Presiding Deity of Sri Dandeeswarar is found in the Sanctum Sanctorum in the form of a Shiva Lingam. His Consort Sri Karunambikai who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathy is seen in Her Shrine in a standing posture. The Temple is built in such a manner so that on the first day of the Tamil Month Thai the Sun Rays falls on the Shiva Lingam. The Temple has Sub Shrines for Sri Ganapathy, Sri Subramaniya, Sri Sastha, Sri Suryan, Sri Bhairavar, Sri Veerabadrar and the 63 Naayanmaars. The Sub Shrine of Sri Veerabadrar is unique since here He is seen in a sitting posture unlike other Temples where He would be seen only in a standing posture. The Sthala Viruksham of this Temple is a Viva Tree and the Pushkarani or Sacred Tank is known as Yama Theertham. A dip in this Pushkarani is said to cure Devotees of all their ailments. 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: 98844 02525, 044  22436121 and 044 22264337

Temple Timing: 6.30 AM to 11.30 AM and 4.30 PM to 8.30 PM

Distance from Nanganallur to Velachery is 5 Kms

Distance from Tambaram to Velachery is 17 Kms

Distance from Madipakkam to Velachery is 4 Kms

Distance from Saidapet to Velachery is 8 Kms

Distance from West Mambalam to Velachery is 12 Kms

Distance from Chromepet to Velachery is 11 Kms

Distance from Mannady to Velachery is 19 Kms

Distance from Thiruvottiyur to Velachery is 28 Kms

Distance from Madhavaram to Velachery is 28 Kms

Distance from Minjur to Velachery is 44 Kms

Distance from Ponneri to Velachery is 52 Kms

Distance from Sriperumbudur to Velachery is 37 Kms

Distance from Sunguvarchatram to Velachery is 45 Kms

Distance from Maduramangalam to Velachery is 64 Kms

Distance from Kanchipuram to Velachery is 71 Kms

Distance from Korattur to Velachery is 21 Kms

Distance from Villivakkam to Velachery is 21 Kms

Distance from Thiruvanmaiyur to Velachery is 6 Kms

Distance from Kakkalur to Velachery is 52 Kms

Distance from Thiruvallur or Tiruvallur to Velachery is 51 Kms

Distance from Poondi to Velachery is 63 Kms

Distance from Thirupachur to Velachery is 56 Kms

Distance from Thirukkachur to Velachery is 39 Kms

Distance from Guduvanchery to Velachery is 28 Kms

Distance from Singaperumal Koil to Velachery is 40 Kms

Distance from Thakkolam to Velachery is 71 Kms

Distance from Mappedu to Velachery is 56 Kms

Distance from Damal to Velachery is 84 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Velachery is 17 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Palavanthangal R.S.

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