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| Soul mates |
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| Rajagopuram being constructed |
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| My granddad's favourite Deity |
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| The Goddess herself Ellamman of Uthukadu |
I frequent this temple very often with my mom and dad.This temple is situated in Uthukadu Chennai.The main Deity here is Ellamman.I really enjoyed my temple visit as always.This temple was established in the year 1608.There is a story associated with this place.It seems Krishnadevaraya and his team came hunting here with his dog.In those days this place was called Utrukadu.The king became tired and went looking for water.He took rest under the canopy of a tree.His pet dog bairavar decided to go looking for water.He chanced upon a spring of fresh water and bathed in it.He decided to wake the king up and let him know of his discovery.The king on waking up followed his friend to the spring and quenched his thirst.While doing so he found a lemon floating toward him and after a while he found an amman icon which was two and half feet tall .Nagal Naidu who was the head of his army established this temple.The best part of this temple is the garbhagriham.The main Deity was moved to the right hand side because of her "ugram" nature. I'm sure She is the epitome of kindness.In Chitra Maasam ,brahmotsavam is conducted for ten days and is celebrated with pomp and splendour.The route we took was Tambaram-Mudichur-Padappai-Oragadam Junction-enroute to Wallajabad-Uthukadu.The sthala Vriksham is Vanni maram.Many people from Saurashtra also worship this deity as their Kula Deivam.Check out some of the pics.
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| Snapshot outside the Sanctum |
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| Love these triangular slots on the walls |
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| Inside the temple courtyard |
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| My dad's favourite Deity |
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| The welcome arches indicating the temple's presence |
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| My favourite Kala Bairavar |
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| The vimanam on top of the sanctum |
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| The kodimaram |
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| Lord Hanuman |
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| An antique chest |
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| Neem Leaf thoran |
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| The Temple Door |
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| Temple instrument |
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| shadow play |
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| Musical Instrument at the temple |
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| Simply love this village home.Its so charming.Look at the sit out.The lady of the house invited me over to take a look inside. |
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| People in the village |
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| The temple tank |
Landmark:Near Nissan Renault and Komatsu which is in Oragadam SIPCOT Industrial park
