Vyagrapureeswarar Temple,
Thiruvengaivasal, Pudukottai
Vyagrapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Thiruvengaivasal Village near Pudukottai Town in Illupur Taluk in Pudukottai District of Tamil Nadu, India. Presiding Deity is called as Vyagrapureeswarar and Mother is called as Brahadambal. This temple is considered as Guru Parihara Sthalam.
Legends
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History
This temple might have been built by Cholas in 9th century CE and was extensively renovated by Pandyas in 13th century CE.
The Temple
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Inscriptions
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and
from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
Thaipusam (Jan-Feb), Masi Maha Shivrathri (Feb-Mar), 10
days Vaikasi Visakam (May-Jun), Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan), Panguni
Uthiram (Mar-Apr) and Thiru Karthikai (Nov-Dec) are the festivals celebrated in
the temple.
Religious Significance
There are two types of worships called Aga Vazhipadu (worshipping
the presiding deity first and going around the other deities in the prakara
then) and Pura Vazhipadu (worshipping the other deities in the prakara and
coming finally to the presiding deity). This temple is designed for Pura
Vazhipadu. The devotee goes around from Mother Brahadambal shrine and
towards Nava Vinayaka, Muruga, Dakshinamurthy, Raja Ganapathy, Bhairava,
Vishnu, Gajalakshmi, Suryan, Saneeswarar and finally reaches Vyagrapureeswarar.
Prayers
Devotees pray here for wedding boon and removal of
obstacles in the way, education and child boon. Devotees perform abishek to
Lord and Mother and offer Vastras.
Contact
Vyagrapureeswarar Temple,
Thiruvengaivasal,
Illupur Taluk,
Pudukkottai District – 622 005
Phone: +91 4322 221 084
Mobile: +91 94861 85259
The
Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Thirukokarnam, 8
Kms from Pudukottai Bus Stand, 8
Kms from Pudukottai Railway Station, 9 Kms from Pudukottai Old Bus Stand
and 49 Kms from Trichy Airport. Thiruvengaivasal is
situated on the outskirts of Pudukottai town on Pudukkottai – Trichy road. Bus facility is not frequent and
convenient.