My visit to Kalikambal and Kandakottam

Two weeks ago, i took some time off to visit a couple of temples in North Chennai - obviously iam referring to Parry's Corner!! The moment i spell out the word "Paris", people in chennai will start envisaging those dirty, crowded , narrow lanes that lead nowhere!! But to my surprise i discovered two huge, mammoth monuments of pride among those dilapidated lanes of old Madras - yes iam talking about Kalikambal temple and kandakottam - the latter is a temple dedicated to Lord Muruga!! All the idols in both these temples have been beautifully sculpted and the premises is well maintained!! - these temples have been visited by the famous Maratha Warrior Chatrapathi Sivaji 4 centuries ago!! he had invoked the blessings of the lord before proceeding to war against Aurangazeb!!!Both these places are of such historical importance and it really took me by surprise to find such bombastic placs of worship in an area plagued with space constraints!! A must visit for all chennaites and tourists!!