Agastheeshwarar Temple, Dharapuram, Tirupur
Agastheeshwarar temple is a famous Shiva temple situated near Amaravathi River.
This is the Ancient temple. People believe that, they get rid of all their
problems, after praying to this god. This temple located in Dharapuram taluk in
Tirupur District.
The Temple
This
temple is located in historical famous place of Dharapuram in Tirupur district.
Dharapuram is also known as paranthagapuram, Rajapuram and Viradapuram in the
ancient days. In Dharapuram at Amaravathi (Porunai) river bed, "Agastheeshwarar"
temple is located.
According
to the Hindu mythology, on the occasion of goddess Parvathi Devi’s wedding day,
Brahma, Thirumal, Moppathu mukkodi Devar's are assembled at mountain ' Meru'. At that time , meru's north part was lowered . Due to this, south part got
lifted up.
To stop
this movement, Lord Siva sent Agasthiyar to Pothigai to make the earth
equilibrium. On the way to Pothigai, Agasthiyar stayed at Dharapuram. He sent
his follower's to Kasi to bring 'Śivalinga'. They made delay and did not return
in time. In the meantime, Agasthiyar made 'Linga' in Amaravathi River's Bed and
prayed lord Siva so, this temple's god called as "Agastheeshwarar".
After
this consecration of Linga, Agasthiyar's followers brought linga from Kasi. It
is established as ‘Kasi Viswanathar' in the right side of the temple. Panja
pandavar's prayed this god Agastheeshwarar at their hidden life period.
This
temple was prayed by Puthur Bhagavan Thirumalaiswamy. Every devotee who is
praying this god they will attain all the welfare's and redeem from the troubles
of marriage, employment, Heir's issue and mental - caliber. The devotees are
obtained all the goodness to take bath in Amaravathi River.
Temple Opening Time
The
Temple is open from 6.00 A.M to 8.00 P.M
Festivals
Yearly Festivals:
·
Chithirai
Festival
·
Aani
Thirumanjanam
·
Aadi 18
·
Vinayagar
Sathurthi
·
Kantha Sasti
·
Karthigai
Virutham
·
Margali
Thiruvathirai
·
Mahasivarathri
·
Annabishekam
Monthly Festivals:
·
Full
moon Day
·
Pradosham
·
Kiruthikai
·
Sankadahara
Sathurthi.
Connectivity
Dharapuram
is the midpoint connecting major cities Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirupur, Madurai, Erode,
Salem, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Karur and Pollachi. Every 5 minutes, Buses are
available from Tirupur, Erode, Palani, Coimbatore and Madurai.
It is
located 79 kms from Erode and Coimbatore, 48 km from Tirupur,
72 km from Karur, 118 km from Madurai. Buses are available to all
these cities 24 hours.