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Coordinates: 12°52′27″N 79°41′51″E / 12.87417°N 79.69750°E / 12.87417; 79.69750
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Om Sri Raja Kubera Siddhar Peedam
Kuberapattinam
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Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityLord Kuberar,Lord Shiva
Location
LocationKanchipuram, Tamil Nadu Kuberapattinam, Vellagate, Kanchipuram
StateTamil Nadu
Country India
Raja Kuberar Temple is located in Tamil Nadu
Raja Kuberar Temple
Shown within Tamil Nadu
Raja Kuberar Temple is located in India
Raja Kuberar Temple
Raja Kuberar Temple (India)
Geographic coordinatesLocation: 12°52′27″N 79°41′51″E / 12.87417°N 79.69750°E / 12.87417; 79.69750
Architecture
CreatorThavathiru Sivasri Deva Raja Kubera Siddhar Swamigal
Completed2019

Om Sri Raja Kubera Siddhar Peedam, also known as Dhana Viruksha Raja Kubera Sthalam, is a Hindu temple located in Kuberapattinam, near Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to both Lord Shiva and Lord Raja Kuberar, who are worshipped together in a unique form known as "Sivasaga".

Etymology and Significance

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The mantra "Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhanadhanyadhipataye Dhanadhanyasamriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya Svaha" is spiritually significant in the worship of Lord Kuberar. The temple's unique deity form, "Sivasaga", combines "Siva" (representing Lord Shiva) and "Saga" (symbolizing the boundless prosperity of Lord Kuberar), reflecting divine grace and abundance.

Sthala Purana

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The origin of the temple is linked to Thavathiru Sivasri Deva Raja Kubera Siddhar Swamigal, a devotee of Lord Shiva who performed regular Girivalam around Arunachala on every full moon night. During one such occasion, a Siddhar appeared to him at the Kuberalingam temple and revealed a divine vision: Swamigal was destined to establish a temple where Lord Kubera would be worshipped as "Om Sri Raja Kuberar".

Following divine instructions received through dreams, Swamigal began his spiritual mission from a small apartment in Ashok Nagar, Chennai. Eventually, he was guided in a dream by Lord Balaji to establish the temple at a site now known as Kuberapattinam. The temple was consecrated in 2019.

Location

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The temple is situated in Vellagate, Kanchipuram, along the Bangalore–Chennai Highway. The area has since become known as Kuberapattinam, symbolizing its association with wealth and spiritual awakening.

Architecture and Features

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The temple houses both Lord Shiva and Lord Kuberar in a vertically aligned sanctum:

  • Lord Shiva is enshrined as Vaidhyanatha Swami in a meditative pose (Dhyana Nilai), standing 11 feet tall.
  • Directly below Him sits Lord Kuberar, 6 feet tall, in a rare seated posture, gazing toward Lord Balaji of Tirupati.

This alignment symbolizes harmony between health (Arokiyam) and prosperity (Aishwaryam).

Sanctum and Deities

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  • **Uchista Ganapathi**: A rare form of Ganesha revered in Siddha traditions. He is depicted with Sri Neelavani Amman seated on his lap.
  • **Sri Neelavani Amman**: Represents the confluence of Goddess Lakshmi (Sri), Goddess Durga (Neela), and Goddess Saraswati (Vani).
  • **Agathiyar Shrine**: Devotees first offer prayers here, honoring the foremost among the 18 Siddhas.

Architectural Highlights

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  • **Nine Sacred Steps**: Represent spiritual ascension; accessible only to those who observe a special Viratham (vow).
  • **18 Siddha Pillars**: Surrounding the sanctum, each pillar is dedicated to one of the 18 Siddhars, believed to grant blessings of health, prosperity, and success.

Raja Kuberar Iconography

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Lord Kuberar is depicted with one hand in Abhaya Mudra (protection) and the other holding the Akshaya Patra, symbolizing eternal abundance.

Cultural and Spiritual Significance

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The temple is considered a powerful spiritual center for seekers of health, wealth, and spiritual upliftment. It blends Siddha tradition, divine alignment, and devotional practice in a single sacred space.

See also

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References

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https://tamil.samayam.com/city/kanchipuram/special-puja-at-sri-raja-kubera-temple-on-thursday/articleshow/112198854.cms

https://www.visittemples.com/hindu/omsrirajakuberarsiddhartemplekancheepuramtamilnadu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOxdbvXGeGM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpqq5dnuBvo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6wrnMAYZb8

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Category:Hindu temples in Kanchipuram district Category:Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu Category:Kubera temples Category:Religious buildings completed in 2019