This Temple is situated in Thirumalpur which falls under the newly formed Ranipettai District. The Presiding Deity of this Temple is Sri Manikandeshwarar, an incarnation of God Shiva. Sri Shiva is found in the form of a self manifested Swayambhu Lingam facing East. Sri Manikandeswarar is also known as Sri Maalvanangeeswar by the local people. Sri Manikandeswarar's Consort Goddess Anjanakshi Ambal is also known as Sri Karunai Nayaki here in this Temple. Sthala Viruksham of this Temple is Vilvam Tree. This Temple was initially called as Thirumaarperu in Tamil and Harichakkrapuram in Sanskrit. This Temple draws lots of Devotees from far and near during 10 days Utsavams in Maasi Tamil month. This Temple has Subshrines for Sri Irattai Pillaiyar, Sri Chidambareswarar, Sri Somaskandar, Sri Subramanyar, Sri Chandikeswarar, Sri Natarajar along with Sri Sivagami Ambal and Goddesses Gaja Lakshmi and Pancha Maathars. The name Thirumaalpur is derived since Maha Vishnu is said to have worshiped God Shiva in this Temple. The unique Factor of this Temple is that Devotees can get the Blessings of both Sri Shiva and Maha Vishnu simultaneously under a single roof. The Idol of Maha Vishnu is placed exaclty opposite to the Presiding Deity in a Praying posture. The Temple has a Sacred Tank called as Chakkara Theertham situated just opposite to it. There is a belief that King Raja Raja Chola strived hard in building this Temple. The age of the Temple dates back to 985 and the Sundara Chola stone inscriptions vouch for it. This Temple was renovated long back in 1937.
Contact Details: 04177 248220 and 93454 49339
Temple Timing: 6 AM to 12 Noon and 4 PM to 9 PM
Distance from Kanchipuram to Tirumalpur is 14 Kms
Distance from Kaveripakkam to Tirumalpur is 37 Kms
Distance from Uthukadu to Tirumalpur is 29 Kms
Distance from Edayarpakkam to Tirumalpur is 20 Kms
Distance from Mappedu to Tirumalpur is 30 Kms
Distance from Thakkolam to Tirumalpur is 13 Kms
Distance from Sriperumbudur to Tirumalpur is 38 Kms
Distance from Sunguvarchatram to Tirumalpur is 28 Kms
Distance from Maduramangalam to Tirumalpur is 19 Kms
Distance from Thiruvallur or Tiruvallur to Thirumalpur is 42 Kms
Distance from Kakkalur to Thirumalpur is 45 Kms
Distance from Thirupachur to Thirumalpur is 39 Kms
Distance from Thiruvalangadu to Thirumalpur is 30 Kms
Distance from Poondi to Thirumalpur is 48 Kms
Distance from Nambakkam to Thirumalpur is 57 Kms
Distance from Ranipet to Thirumalpur is 55 Kms
Distance from Vellore to Thirumalpur is 79 Kms
Distance from Arcot to Thirumalpur is 55 Kms
Distance from Cheyyar to Thirumalpur is 49 Kms
Distance from Avadi to Thirumalpur is 66 Kms
Distance from Poonamallee to Thirumalpur is 58 Kms
Distance from Chennai to Tirumalpur 78 Kms
Nearest Railway Station is Thirumalpur R.S.
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