About Karpaga Vinayagar Temple:
Karpagavinayagar Temple at Pillayarpatti in Chettinad enshrines Lord Ganesha. This rock cut temple is one of the oldest cave temples in Tamil Nadu and it is a very popular Vigneshwara (Ganesha) temple attracting huge number of devotees. Pillayarpatti Nagarathar community patronizes this temple with pride and devotion. The presiding deity is Karpaka Vinayakar or Desi Vinayaka Pillaiyar and is a mammoth 6 feet tall idol. This temple houses beautiful rock cut images of Lord Shiva and other Gods Marudankudi Eesar and his consort Vaadaamalar Mangai. There are many ancient inscriptions found on the rocks of the temple. It is believed that the rock cut temple was established about 1600 years back.
General Information about Karpaga Vinayagar Temple:
Location: Chettinad
State: Tamil Nadu
Capital: Chennai
Language: Tamil, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 40˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 29˚C, Min 20˚C (winter)
Best Season: November to March
How to Reach Karpaga Vinayagar Temple:
By Air:
The nearest airport is Madurai, which is 90 kms from Chettinad. One can take direct flights from Madurai to Chennai.
By Rail:
Karaikudi is the main railway station, which connects Chettinad with Chennai and other major cities in Tamilnadu.
By Road:
Karaikudi is well connected by the national highways 45 and 210 with Madurai, Trichy, Tanjore and Chennai.