Agastheeshwarar Temple, Kiliyanagar, Achirappakkam,
Kanchipuram
Agastheeshwarar
Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Kiliyanagar village in
Achirappakkam Taluk of Kanchipuram District. This Temple is located
approximately 16 Kms from Mathuranthagam. Presiding deity is called as
Agastheeshwarar and Mother is called as Akilandeswari.
This is
a very ancient temple, its walls full of various inscriptions. The main deity
Sri Agastheeshwarar is made of sand. Saint Agasthiyar made this Sivalingam
and performed pujas. Ambal is facing the east direction, which is a very
rare feature. There is one temple pond in this temple. Popular belief is that
this temple is very auspicious for performing marriages.
Contact
Agastheeshwarar
Temple,
Kiliyanagar,
Achirappakkam,
Kanchipuram
District
Mobile: +91 – 97510 35688
Connectivity
This
Temple is located in Kiliyanagar Village in Achirappakkam Taluk in Kanchipuram
District of Tamil Nadu State, India. It is located 44 Kms towards South from
District headquarters Kanchipuram, 14 Kms from Achirappakkam and 93 Kms from
State capital Chennai. Bus No T 14 and 104 A will take you to this village from
Mathuranthagam.