Agneeswarar Temple, Thirukkollikkadu, Thiruvarur
Agneeswarar Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirukkollikkadu
in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Theevannanathar /
Agneeswarar / Thirukollikadar. The moolavar is of slight red in colour and
short. Mother is called as Panjinum Melladiammai / Miruthu Paatha Nayagi / Menthiruvadiamman.
The historical name of the place is Keeralathur. It is one of the shrines of
the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams glorified in the
early medieval Thevaram poems by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Tirugnanasambandar. This is the 232nd Devaram Paadal Petra
Shiva Sthalam and 115th Sthalam on the south side of River Cauvery
in Chozha Nadu.
Legends
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History
The ancient temple was built by Chola Kings with bricks
(1500 years ago). Later Raja Raja I renovated this temple as a granite
structure. The inscriptions of Raja Raja Chola, Rajendra Chola I, Rajadhiraja
Chola I and Kulothunga Chola I are also seen in the temple.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from
5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Poojas
& Pariharams
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Festivals
Maha Shivarathri in February-March and Margazhi
Tiruvadhirai in December-January are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Singers
Tirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord
Shiva of this temple. This is the 232nd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and 115th Sthalam on the south side of River Cauvery in
Chozha Nadu.
Prayers
It is widely believed that worshiping in this temple
will improve one’s social status. There is a belief that the devotees will
earn through legal and righteous means and will also regain any property
or wealth that was earlier lost due to deceit. Those afflicted by adverse
Saturn aspects pray to Lord Agneeswarar and also Sani Bhagwan for relief.
Devotees perform abishek to Lord and offer vastras. Doing poojas with “Vanni
leaves” (Sthala Virutcham of this temple) to Lord Saneeswara Bhagavan will
provide us with the Kubera Sampath.
Contact
Agneeswarar Temple,
Thirukollikadu Post – 610 205,
Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk,
Thiruvarur District
Phone: +91 – 4369 – 237
454
Phone: +91 – 4366 – 325
801
Mobile: +91 – 95853 82152
/ 97913 66216
Connectivity
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