JAMBUKESWARAR TEMPLE
Distance: 45kms from Chennai and 7kms from Thiruporur
Shiva: Jambukeswarar
Amman: Azhagambigai or Sundarambal
Theertham: Amudha theetham and Agazhi theertham
Sthala Viruksham: Naval tree (jambu means Naaval)
Speciality:
This temple was worshipped by Indiran, Naradhar, Agasthyar, Navagrahas, Naga kings like Aadhiseshan, Anandhan, Vasuki, Karkodakan, 32 Naga kannigal and Sidhdhars.
It is believed that Sidhdhars gather here on Pournami to offer their prayers. This place had 32 streets, 32 ponds and 32 Vinayaka temples but now there are only about 23 streets, 23 Vinayaka temples and 7 ponds. In addition to these there are many other temples here.
It is believed that Sages secretly worship Shiva here. The villagers say that the Pooja sound could be heard during midnights even now.
This temple was worshipped by Indiran, Naradhar, Agasthyar, Navagrahas, Naga kings like Aadhiseshan, Anandhan, Vasuki, Karkodakan, 32 Naga kannigal and Sidhdhars.
It is believed that Sidhdhars gather here on Pournami to offer their prayers. This place had 32 streets, 32 ponds and 32 Vinayaka temples but now there are only about 23 streets, 23 Vinayaka temples and 7 ponds. In addition to these there are many other temples here.
It is believed that Sages secretly worship Shiva here. The villagers say that the Pooja sound could be heard during midnights even now.
The temple was built by the Chola king Kochenganan. Later contributions were done by Parantaka Chola the first, Kandaradhitha Cholan, Sundara Cholan and Vikrama Cholan. Kandaradhithta Cholan converted the construction of this temple from Mud to stone. Inside the temple in the Shrine of the sun god we can see King Kandaradhithan and his wife Sembiyanmadevi in the pillars sculptures. Sundara Cholan built the Ambaal Shrine and name her as Sundarambal (Azhagambigai in tamil).
The references about this temple are found in Machapuranam, Koormapuranam, Vamanapuranam, Pavushiyapuranam, and Lingapuranam.
Lord Nataraja in this temple is said to represent his 5 avatars in the 5 sabhas.
Lord Muruga here is said to represent the Murugas of the Arupadai Veedu.
Lord Jambukeswarar represents the Jambukeswarar of Thiruvanikka.
The temple is surrounded by the lake (temple tank) on the north, paddy field on the east, small hill on the west and divine mut on the south.
The special feature of this temple is that King Kochenganan who built this temple had also built the Thiruvanaikka Jambukeswarar temple.
The temple was originally built in such a way that the water from the temple pond will always percolate inside the sanctum to keep the deity always in water. But recently the temple has been risen from the ground level and the water remains in the pond.
In the Uthira Jambukeswarar Sthala Puranam it is referred as this Puranam was released in Naimicharanyam in the court where 20000 sages were present. This Puranam has 32 Parts. This Place Sembakkam is referred as Uthira Jambukeswaram of Jambu Kandam.
The sthala viruskha and the naga sandhi is found in the south east (agni) corner of this temple.
The Nava Veerargal Sannidhi is a special feature of this temple.
The Lord Jambugeswarar faces eat and Azhagambigai faces south.
It is believed that Lord Shiva gave the power of 72000 crores of Mantras to Azhagambigai to be given to the devotees.
it is believed that doing Kundalini Yoga and other Yogas under this tree is good for one Spiritual outfit due to the presence of many sidhdhars here.
The Agazhi theertham is in the form of a pond to the north west of the temple.
The Amudha theertham is in the form of a well inside the temple which was created by the goddess herself. The water for the Abhishegam is taken from this well only.
The Ponnabala Swamigal and the Thirumeni Linga Swamigal lived in Sembakkam. They were called twin Sidhdhars as they were seen together always. When Ponnambala Swamigal attained Samadhi the very next day Thirumeni Linga swamigal also attained Samadhi. Both the samadhis are present in from of the temple near the Agazhi theertham.
History:
When Lord Muruga killed Soorapadhman (soorasamharam) The head of the demon is believed to have fallen here. So this place was called Sirambakkam (Siram means head) later the name has been changed to Sembakkam. The flag hoisting ceremony of Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple is done by the inhabitants of Sembakkam even today.
When Sage Naradha was telling about the sanctity of Uthira Jambukeswarar Indiran did not play attention in listening to the story. Later he worshipped the lord Shiva here after he realised his mistake.
King Kochenganan was childless. He worshipped Shiva at various places across his regime. When he reached Sembakkam the axle of his chariot broke down so he had to stay here that night. Shiva appeared in his dreams and asked him to build a temple here and suggested his name should be Jambukeswarar along with Azhagambigai. The King built the temple and then he was blessed with a child.
Vasuki the snake spat poison during the churning of the milk ocean (Thirupparkadal). Unable to withstand the pressure of the churn she came to this temple to clear her sin and this sculpture is seen in the shrine.
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When Lord Muruga killed Soorapadhman (soorasamharam) The head of the demon is believed to have fallen here. So this place was called Sirambakkam (Siram means head) later the name has been changed to Sembakkam. The flag hoisting ceremony of Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple is done by the inhabitants of Sembakkam even today.
When Sage Naradha was telling about the sanctity of Uthira Jambukeswarar Indiran did not play attention in listening to the story. Later he worshipped the lord Shiva here after he realised his mistake.
King Kochenganan was childless. He worshipped Shiva at various places across his regime. When he reached Sembakkam the axle of his chariot broke down so he had to stay here that night. Shiva appeared in his dreams and asked him to build a temple here and suggested his name should be Jambukeswarar along with Azhagambigai. The King built the temple and then he was blessed with a child.
Vasuki the snake spat poison during the churning of the milk ocean (Thirupparkadal). Unable to withstand the pressure of the churn she came to this temple to clear her sin and this sculpture is seen in the shrine.
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