Jurahareswarar Temple

Jurahareswarar Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Lord Shiva worshipped as Jurahareswarar. Situated in the temple town of Kanchipuram, it is known among devotees for its association with relief from fever and illness, as 'Juram' means fever. The temple features traditional Dravidian architecture with a lingam sanctum and is one of the numerous ancient Shiva shrines that contribute to Kancheepuram's reputation as a major pilgrimage centre.

Visitors can expect a compact, traditional South Indian Shiva temple with Dravidian architectural elements, a sanctum housing the Shiva lingam, and a pillared mandapa. The temple is located within the dense temple cluster of Kancheepuram town, surrounded by residential streets and other shrines. The atmosphere is quiet and devotional, primarily visited for darshan and prayer. Visitors can walk around the small courtyard, observe stone architecture and sculptures, and experience daily rituals.

Jurahareswarar Temple is one of the old Shiva temples of Kancheepuram, a town historically prominent under the Pallava and later Chola periods. The temple is traditionally associated with the legend of Shiva as the remover of fever (Jwara), where devotees believe worship cures fever and ailments. Its architecture reflects the Dravidian temple style developed in the region over centuries.

The temple holds religious significance for Shaivite devotees who worship Jurahareswarar for relief from fever, diseases and for well-being. It forms part of Kancheepuram's extensive circuit of Shiva temples and is visited as part of pilgrimage tours of the town, which is regarded as one of the important spiritual centres in Tamil Nadu.