Arunachaleswarar Sowcarpet

Saivite Temples, Chennai District

God

Arunachaleswarar, facing east

Goddess

Abidakujambal, facing south

Other Gods

Ganesha, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, Brahma, Durga, Chandikeswara, Nataraja, Navagraha, Vijayavinayakar, Muruga, Varadaraja Perumal, Garuda

Arunachaleswarar Sowcarpet is a large east facing temple with a 5 tiered Rajagopuram at the entrance. A separate shrine for Varadaraja Perumal is at left of the entrance. A significant observation in almost all temples in the area is the presence of many Naagar (Snake) idols in different forms in regular worship. Arunachaleswarar Sowcarpet is another well maintained temple that displays the richness of the business people living in the area.

Holy water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) –No information

History

No information

Legend

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Directions

Arunachaleswarar Sowcarpet is Annapillai Street in the crowded Sowcarpet area. You can reach from Waltax Road side or from Broadway side. Whichever side you go from avoid taking vehicles inside as the lanes are crowded, narrow and many are one ways. Refer map below for exact location.

Stay and Food

Chennai has hotels and restaurants across all tiers. Parry’s Corner and surrounding areas have good new restaurants including a few old ones like Shankar Cafe. There are several small eateries in the narrow lanes doling out delectable snacks throughout the day, but care has to be taken in selecting the shops.

Saivite Temples

Tamilnadu Temples