Salai is a small village near Elavur in Gummidipoondi Taluk of Thiruvallur District. The full name of the Temple is Sri Panmozhiammai Samedha Sri Thirupandi Kodumudinathar Temple and it is located in a far flung hamlet known as Salai which is close to Elavur in Gummidipoondi Taluk. Many call this Tempe as Elavur Sivan Temple or Elavur Sivan Koil.The Temple is in the midst of Agricultural Lands and is nearly 3 to 4 Kms away from the National Highway in Elavur. This is a West facing Temple without a Rajagopuram or Dwajasthambam / Kodi Maram. There is a West facing Gopuram with coloured Idols of Shivan and Parvathy in the centre and flanked by the Idols of Sri Vinayagar and Sri Murugan on either side. 

The Moolasthana Mandapam is made up of multiple pillars which are gorgeously painted. Even the ceiling of the roof are painted with various designs in multiple colours. There is a steel railing in which is a Neivedhya Peedam or Bali Peedam and facing the Moolasthanam is a Nandhi Vaahanam. There are no Dwara Baalaka Idols instead there are West facing Sub Shrines of Sri Bala Ganapathy and Sri Bala Murugan on either side of the Moolasthanam. In the Sanctum Sanctorum the Presiding Deity of Sri Thirupandi Kodumudinathar is seen West facing. He is seen as a Swayambhu Shiva Lingam and when seen along with the Naagabharanam He looks dazzling and resplendent to the eyes of the Devotees. Since the Presiding Deity is seen facing West or Merkku in Tamil He is believed to bring Prosperity or Menmai in Tamil. It is believed that the Presiding Deity of Sri Thirupandi Kodumudinathar was obtained from the Mother Earth centuries ago. The Koshtam of the Moolavar Sannadhi has North facing Idols of Sri Durgai Amman and Sri Brahmma, South facing Idol of Sri Chandikeshwarar who is known here as Sri Sandesa Nayanaar, an East facing Idol os Sri Lingothbhavar and South facing Idols of Sri Dhakshinamoorthy and Sri Narthana Vinayagar. The Consort of this Temple is known as Sri Panmozhiammai and She has a North facing Shrine. In this North facing Shrine Sri Panmozhiammai is seen in a standing posture Blessing Her Devotees. The outer wall of the Shrine of Sri Panmozhiammai has an East facing Image of Sri Ramalinga Vallalar as a Portrait.

The entire floor of the Moolasthana Mandapam looks eye appealing with its tiled flooring. The outer peripheral of the Temple too has a cemented floor and there is a South facing Sub Shrine of Sri Natarajar who is seen with Sri Sivagami Ambal and Sri Manickavasagar. Facing this Sub Shrine is the Naalvar Sannadhi which is North facing. The Naalvar Sannadhi comprises of the Idols of Sri Appar, Sri Sundarar, Sri Thirugnana Sammandhar and Sri Manickavasagar. Next is the South facing Navagraha Sannadhi which looks splendid with adequate space for the Devotees to circumambulate. Beyond this is another South facing Sub Shrine in which Sri Kaala Bhairavar is seen in a standing posture with His Vaahanam. The outer peripheral has a Sub Shrine with a temporary tin sheet roofing in which the Idol of Sri Aadhi Panmozhiammai is seen West facing and in a standing posture. It is said that the Idol of this Adhi Panmozhiammai was initially excavated and brought along with the Swayambhu Shiva Lingam Idol several centuries ago. The importance of this Adhi Panmozhiammai Idol is that it is seen just beneath a Vilwa Tree. Facing the Sub Shrine of Sri Adhi Panmozhiammai is a small Neivedhya Peedam or Bali Peedam and a Nandhi Vaahanam. Next in the outer peripheral is a West facing Idol of Sri Vinayagar who is seen beneath a Veppa Maram or Neem Tree and therefore He is known as Sri Vembu Vinayagar. This Idol of Sri Vembu Vinayagar was brought out along with the Idol of Sri Adhi Panmozhiammai and the Swayambhu Shiva Linga Idol of Sri Thirupandi Kodumudinathar together more than 1050 years ago. 

Panguni Uthiram, Aani Thirumanjanam, Aippasi Annabhishekam, Maha Shivarathri, Thiruvadi Pooram, Arudhra Dharisanam, Pradosham, Sankadahara Chathurthi, Shasti, Kiruthigai are some of the festivals that is celebrated with great fanfare drawinf several Devotees from nearby and far flung places. The Temple has its own Temple Kitchen or Madapalli. The Sthala Viruksham of the Temple is a Neem Tree. There is a wooden palanquin which is used in this Temple on festive occasions. The Temple looks meticulous with its compound wall and West facing grill gate entrance. The Villagers in and around the Temple have to be appreciated for their solidarity in keeping the Temple premises neat and tidy and following all the Temple Rituals immaculately. 

Those who are impressed with the Temple details and are willing to contribute for the welfare of the Temple could call Jayaseelan in his mobile number and do the needful.

Contact Details: Sathasivam Archagar 97512 91219, Jayaseelan 70101 88992 and Chandru 89460 31286

Temple Timing: 6.30 AM to 10 AM and 5 PM to 8 PM

Distance from Gummidipoondi to Elavur is 10 Kms

Distance from New Erumaivettipalayam to Elavur is 48 Kms

Distance from Minjur to Elavur is 48 Kms

Distance from Ponneri to Elavur is 31 Kms

Distance from Perumbedu to Elavur is 32 Kms

Distance from Thiruvallur or Tiruvallur to Elavur is 77 Kms

Distance from Alamathi to Elavur is 40 Kms

Distance from Thiruttani to Elavur is 111 Kms

Distance from Perambakkam to Elavur is 88 Kms

Distance from Koovam to Elavur is 93 Kms

Distance from Kakkalur to Elavur is 78 Kms

Distance from Poondi to Elavur is 80 Kms

Distance from Nambakkam to Elavur is 85 Kms

Distance from Thiruvalangadu to Elavur is 89 Kms

Distance from Arcot Kuppam to Elavur is 97 Kms

Distance from Thirupachur to Elavur is 75 Kms

Distance frm Periyapalayam to Elavur is 31 Kms

Distance from Gnayiru to Elavur is 45 Kms

Distance from Siruvapuri to Elavur is 24 Kms

Distance from Thiruninravur to Elavur is 56 Kms

Distance from Mappedu to Elavur is 88 Kms

Distance from Thakkolam to Elavur is 101 Kms

Distance from Kanchipuram to Elavur is 114 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Elavur is 53 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Elavur R.S.

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