Agastheeshwarar Temple, Visur, Uthiramerur,
Kanchipuram
Agastheeshwarar
Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Visur Village in Uthiramerur
Taluk of Kanchipuram District. This holy shrine is situated about 14 Kms from
Uthiramerur. It is known from the inscriptions that this place was earlier
called Vishwa City. Presiding deity is called as Agastheeshwarar and the
Goddess is named Akilandeswari Ambal.
The
scriptures in the temple mythologize that the Goddess took Viswaroopam to have
darshan of the Lord. Shri Arunagirinathar sang the praise of Lord Muruga who
dwells in this temple. The imposing idol of Lord Dakshinamurthi who blesses the
devotees in this temple is unparalleled. There is a holy tank adjacent to the
temple. Manthara tree is the divine tree for the temple.
On the
Thai Poosam Day, the God is taken to Seyyaru for Theerthavari festival. Masi
Magam is also a special festival in this temple. One time pooja is performed
every day in this temple. Take Bus from Chennai to Polur (Bus No. 101 &
108) and get down at Visur. This Temple is located at a walkable distance.
Phone: +91 – 9791345220