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Temple Visit - Thiruverkadu Sri Vedapureeswarar

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Dear Readers, I am currently based at the place called ‘Vanagaram’ in Chennai. From my home the famous Thiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple is less than 5 KMs. I have visited Thiruverkadu on many occasions but never visited this ancient Shiva Temple located here. After knowing the greatness I made an exclusive visit to this shrine and had the divine darshan of Sri Balambika sametha Lord Vedapureeswarar. The Lords here are in divine wedding posture which is a rare one to see. This is one of 32 Paadal Petra Sthalam in the Thondai Region visited by the Saivite Saint Thirugnaana Sambandar, later visited by Saint Arunagirinathar. This temple has Devaram and Thirupugazh in its credit by their visits. You will be surprised to know that this is the birth place of the one of 63 Naayanmar Sri Moorka Nayanar. Please read on to know more about the temple. Happy Reading! Warm Regards AV Devan Chennai 15- 7-2011 Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple, Thiruverkadu, Chennai. Thiruverkadu Thiruverkadu is the fa