Thiruvalangadu temples Visit - 21st Aug'16

21st Aug'16:

On this fine Sunday afternoon, myself along with mom started to Thiruvalangadu via train. We got down at Thriuvalangadu station, took an auto and reached Thiruvalangadu Bhadrakaaliamman temple.

Thiruvalangadu Bhadrakaaliamman temple (Temple 26)
Address: Bhadrakaaliamman temple,
Thiruvalangadu Road, Dist. Tiruvallur, Thiruvalangadu, Tamil Nadu - 609810

Thiruvalangadu - Bhadrakaliamman temple 

This temple has got a history that Lord Shiva gave a boon to the presiding deity - Bhadrakaali that the Kaaliamman should be worshiped before Lord Shiva.

Bhadrakaaliamman temple 

 We had a good dharshan at the temple, offered our prayers and then started to Thriuvalangadu Vadaranyeswarar temple

Thriuvalangadu Vadaranyeswarar temple (Temple 27, Paadal Petra Stalam 1)
Address:  Sri Vadaranyeswarar temple,
Thiruvalangadu Road, Dist. Tiruvallur, Thiruvalangadu, Tamil Nadu - 609810

Vadaranyeswarar temple - Thiruvalangadu

Vada Aranyeswarar temple is one of the 'Paadal Petra Stalam' & also one of the famous cosmic dance halls of Lord Shiva - (Gem Hall) - Rathna Sabha.

Vadaranyeswarar temple - Front View

The presiding deity of the temple - Lord Shiva is a Swoyambhumurthy here, and his consort Vandarkuzhali amman is in a separate Shrine. We have offered our prayers to both the deities. 

The temple has a close connection with one of the 63 Nayanamars - Karaikkal ammaiyar (Nayanmar 1). She walked with her hands to Thiruvalangadu. Lord Shiva was delighted by her dedication and offered a boon to her that she wont be having rebirth. After worshiping here we took to train to Thiruvallur

Thiruvallur - Veera Raghava Perumal (Temple 28, Dhivyadesam 1)
Address:  Sri Vaidhya Veera Raghava swamy temple, Adjacent to Temple Tank, Sannadhi Street, Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu 602001

We got down at Thiruvallur station, took a share auto to reach Thiruvallur - Veera Raghava perumal temple.

Veera Raghava Perumal temple

The temple belongs to one of the 108 Dhivadesams. The presiding deity of the temple is Veera Raghava Perumal. 

We have offered our prayers to Perumal and Kanakavalli thayar, also to other deities of the temple - Lord Rama, Lord Anchaneya etc.,

Had blissful evening at the temples of Thiruvalangadu. Blessed day !!