This Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva who attains the name of Singeeswarar here. The Temple is located on the Chennai to Thakkolam road just beyond Mappedu. A recent arch built near the main road would guide us to the Temple. Mappedu village in those days was called as Meippedu. The Temple is built on Dravidian Architecture style and the Rajagopuram consists of 5 Tiers. Here Lord Singeeswarar is found as a huge Lingam. Adithya Karikal Cholan-II, brother of the Great Raja Raja Cholan built this Temple in the year 967 AD. Krishnadevaraya had a big hand in renovating the Temple. The Thaayar here is called as Pushpakujambal. There are several Shrines here and Lord Anjaneya is seen playing a Veena and Praying to Lord Shiva. The Consort Pushpakujambal is seen in a separate 16 pillared mandapam. Surya is seen Praying to the Almighty directly and hence there is no Navagraha Sannidhi here. Devotees born in Star Moolam come here and Pray for thier betterment. Its firmly beleived that Singeeswarar cures all Bone related ailments. Aippasi Annabishegam, Arudhra Dharisanam, Masi Magam, Pradhosham, Navarathri, Maha Shivarathiri are some of the festivals are celebrated in a grand manner.
Temple Timings: 7 AM to 10.30 AM and 5 PM to 7 PM
Contact Details: Shankar Gurukkal 94447 70579 and 90032 78125
Distance from Kancheepuram to Mappedu is 43 Kms
Distance from Sriperumbudur to Mappedu is 17 Kms
Distance from Vallakottai to Mappedu is 28 Kms
Distance from Theerthagiri to Mappedu is 93 Kms
Distance from Uthiramerur to Mappedu is 60 Kms
Distance from Thennangur to Mappedu is 83 Kms
Distance from Walajabad to Mappedu is 34 Kms
Distance from Vellore to Mappedu is 99 Kms
Distance from Arakkonam to Mappedu is 31 Kms
Distance from Thakkolam to Mappedu is 20 Kms
Distance from Ranipet to Mappedu is 75 Kms
Distance from Arcot to Mappedu is 75 Kms
Distance from Thiruvallur to Mappedu is 22 Kms
Distance from Narasingapuram to Mappedu is 23 Kms
Distance from Sholingur to Mappedu is 59 Kms
Distance from Singaperumal Koil to Mappedu is 47 Kms
Distance from Chennai to Mappedu is 50 Kms
Nearest Railway Station is Thiruvallur R.S.
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