Sri Kandaswamy temple — Attraction in Zone 6 Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar

This temple is in Kosapet a part of Purasaiwakkam in Chennai City. Since this area is famous for pot making it obtained the name of Kuyavar Pettai and latter turned to Kosapet. Also it was learnt that clay Pillayars are manufactured during Vinayaka Chaturthi festival season.

Urchavar (It was told that this Urchavar and the George Town Kandakottam Temple’s Urchavar are done by the same person).

As per the inscriptions and the Pamban Swamigal’s hymn this Temple was called as Shanmuga Kottam and the place was called as "Shanmuga Gnanapuram", a part of Kosapet and now a part of Purasawalkam.

The Temple pond Saravana poigai was constructed and opened by Sri Kirupanandha Variyar Swamigal on 9th Feb 1970. The temple pond is just opposite to...

As per the inscriptions and the Pamban Swamigal’s hymn this Temple was called Shanmuga Kottam and the place was called "Shanmuga Gnanapuram", a part of Kosapet and now a part of Purasawalkam. Even though the Rajagopuram existed earlier, with the Muruga Bakthar Sri Kirupanandha Variyar Swamigal's effort, the Rajagopuram was renovated and Kumbhabhishekam was conducted in the year...

Lord Kandhasaami (in standing posture) & Lord Kaasi Viswanaathar (very small lingam) are the two (2) main deities housed side by side facing eastern direction. A beautiful and well maintained temple in this busy area. Temple pond is big but without water is opposite to this temple. Thala Vriksham is Vilvam. A must visit temple....