Kameeswarar Temple

Kameeswarar Temple, popularly known as Villianur Temple, is an ancient hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Villianur, Puducherry. The presiding deity is worshiped as Kameeswarar and his consort is Kokilambigai. Lord Shiva at this temple is a self manifestation in the form of Linga (Swayambulinga). The temple is special in that the sun rays fall directly on the deity on 9, 11 and 19 of Panguni month(Mar-Apr)

As per legend, once Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma desired to establish their supremacy over the other. Lord Shiva appeared before them and challenged them to find his crown and feet to prove their supremacy. Brahma turned into a swan and flew to the sky to find the Lord’s head, while Vishnu turned into a boar Varaha and tried to find the Lord’s feet. Neither Brahma nor Vishnu could find the source. While Lord Vishnu accepted his defeat, Brahma deceived that he found the source of the Lord. Lord Shiva punished Brahma for his deception by cursing that Brahma would never have temples on earth. He asked Brahma to build a temple on the banks of Mutharu River in Thondaimandalam if he wanted to get rid of the curse. Brahma built the temple as said by Lord Shiva and got relieved of the curse.

Devotees offer their prayers at the temple to get relieved of leprosy, to be blessed with marriage boon. Vastras are offered to the God and Goddess as a sign of reverence to the deities.

The Brahmostavam festival is celebrated for 10 days during the Tamil month of Vaikasi. The temple Car festival celebrated on the 9th day is the biggest festival in and around puducherry.

Daily Routine:

Temple’s official website: http://villianurtemple.in/Home

Temple Timings:

06:00 AM to 12:00 PM
04:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Temple Address:

Sri Kokilambigai Samedha Thirukameswarar, Villianur, Puducherry – 605110

Temple Contact Details:

Phone: 0413 266 6396

How to reach:

By Air:

The airports closer to the temple are that of Pondicherry and Chennai at a distance of 10 km and 150 km respectively.

By Rail:

The nearest major railway station is that of Pondicherry at a distance of 10 km.

By Road:

Adequate buses are available from Pondicherry and Villupuram.