Kannigaparameshwari Temple is located at Kotthavalchavadi in
Chennai. This temple, built by the Kolla family about 270 years ago, has a Maha Mandapam and a
Rajagopuram. The principal deity of the temple is
Lord Shiva. There is a lamp with the face of
Lakshmi in front of the Maha Mandapam. The temple also has a Manthakasa Mandap where the idols of
Lord Ganesh,
Nandi and Godhandaramar are kept. Special poojas and
Abhisheks are conducted in the Tamil months of
Aadi (July-August) and Karthigai (November-December). The festivals celebrated here are Yugadhi,
Ramanavami, Vasathautsav,
Navratri and Vijayadasami. Buses are frequent from all parts of Chennai to the temple.
