Sri Maha Bhairavar Rudhra alayam — Attraction in Tamil Nadu

People who visit this is shrine is said to reap the benefits of visiting Khasi.

The route leading to the shrine is surrounded by hills and cliffs surrounded by reserve forest. The colossal dome is tall and visible from a long distance. This colossal center dome with minarets around the corners is where the glorious Maha Bhairavar Sannidhi is present. Before entering there is guru paduka where devotees can prostrate.The path leading to the the praharam has twelve steps representing each zodiac signs. Astha Bhairava and Saptha Rishi statues are present around the praharam.

Span across acres this temple has other adobes  such as Ayyapa , Krishna, Panchamuga Anjaneyar, Sri Subramanya, Prathyankara Devi, Rudra Vinayaga, Naga  etc . It includes a cave temple with 7 deities made of emerald stone (maragatham) which is allowed only twice a month on full moon and new moon , need to be informed in advance and need to take penance for 3 days ( just like that of Sabariamala).

The man who is behind this mission is Shri Bhairava Siddhantham Swamy who claims that this entire architecture is given by Bhairava to him. No one there even knows what will happen next how many more adobe are structures going to be raised there, and plans are to be executed. These all happens with instruction from Bhairava through Shri Bhairava Siddhantham Swamy. On instruction from Bhairava he walked twelve days from a place called Nagercoil in Southern India to this place and with the help of locals and devotees  started this.

It is said to be that devotees pray to Bhairav there make wishes with raw rice. Their wishes said to be fulfilled in 27 days , then they come back and give a hand full of the same rice for annadhanam. If not full filled they  come to temple and their queries will be answered by lord Kalabhairav through Swamy. The significance of giving handfull rice is vaik karisi(a the ritual done for the dead).Swamy says that as one cannot determine time of death, when and how , and what kind of  Bhairavi yatna (suffering) one may undergo at death. To avoid suffering and to have peaceful end one can donate vaik karisi during their life time in this temple.Therice donated is used for annadhanam. One can bring a hand full rice during their visit. More than 6000 verses of Bhairava siddhantam are revealed by Bhairava to Swamy. Many of these verses are placed all around the temple.

Important occasions held at the temple :

Chitra poornima in April-May

All full moon and...

Awesome and peaceful

Deity Sri Maha Bhairava (main), Ashta Bhairavas, Saptha Rishis, others Location Near Mahindra World City, off Thiruvadisoolam Rd, Chengalpattu Timings 6–8 AM and 6–8 PM Architecture Two-tier circular sanctum, 12 zodiac steps, glass enclosure, dome with ethereal lights Access Best via private vehicle or auto from Mahindra City; limited public transit Parking & Facilities Paid parking available, basic toilets; shops present inside Visitor Sentiment Established as peaceful and spiritual; some concerns on increasing commercialization

Spiritual Character of the Temple The temple hosts a unique mix of Shaiva, Vaishnava, and Shakta traditions.

Several deities here represent protection (Bhairava, Pratyangara), wealth (Kuberar, Lakshmi Kuberar), healing (Dhanvantri), and destruction of evil (Chamundi, Vanakaali).

S.No Deity Name Notes / Significance 1 Sri Maha Bhairavar (Main Deity) Presiding deity; guardian form of Shiva 2 Chamundiswari Fierce form of Goddess Durga 3 Sri Vishwanathar & Vishalakshi Shiva and Parvati in their Varanasi form 4 Sri Kuberar Lord of wealth and treasures 5 Sri Dhanvantri God of medicine and healing 6 Sri Dattatreya Trinity incarnation (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva combined) 7 Sri Pancha Mukha Anjaneyar Hanuman with five faces (protective form) 8 Sri Lakshmi Kuberar Combined grace of wealth and fortune 9 Sri Swarna Akarshana Bhairavar with Bhoomi Devi Golden-attracting Bhairava form with Earth goddess for prosperity 10 Sri Subramanyar (Murugan) Tamil God of war and wisdom 11 Sri Pratyangara Devi Fierce goddess for protection against evil 12 Sri Vanakaali & Kanaga Durgai Wild and golden forms of Goddess Durga (very powerful energies) 13 Sri Vanamalishwarar Muthu Krishnar Vishnu in Vanamala form and Krishna as the pearl-like child 14 Sri Vaishnavi Devi One of the Sapta Matrikas (Shakti of Vishnu), goddess of valor 15 Sri Rudra Vinayagar Ganesha in Rudra (fiery) form, removes...

Route: Can reach through Mahindra City. Roads are good, and good enough for 4 wheeler including buses. In-between Mahindra city and the temple, you will encounter a village which is also well connected with newly laid road. There is an alternate route through Chengalpattu-Thiruporur which is a bit tricky.

Facilities: It has ample parking space which can accommodate at-least 50 buses. Washroom facility was provided separately outside the temple at one corner of the parking. A proper tea shop (with Kinley water bottles, snacks such as Lays chips, Britannia, Sunfeast biscuits, etc) is present outside the temple besides Annadhanam hall. Temple is very well maintained. Neat and organised. The people were polite and service-minded.

Offerings: Rituals and practices are unique and a little different in this temple. The procedures will be explained by the volunteer person who was seated near every ritual point. This temple has specific way to offer rice grains to Bhairavar, upon which the prayers will be answered in few weeks as a promise. I saw that constructions are being carried out to improve the facilities. So one can donate to specific activity also I guess (Please inquire the volunteer person near the "Thiruvodu Tree" regarding donations). Apart from rice and money donations, I'm not sure if the temple accepts other means such as abhishekam for God or presenting fruits, garland, etc.

Misc: Outside the temple one can find lots of monkeys (mostly in the evening hours), few ducks, cows and dogs, which were friendly too. Please feel free to offer them biscuit, tomato, banana or whatever that they eat.

Personally I felt it was a very pleasant place to spend an evening amidst...