Agastheeshwarar Temple, Kolapakkam, Chennai
Agastheeshwarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located at Kolapakkam Village near Porur in Chennai City in
Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Agastheeshwarar /
Vakeeswarar and Mother is called as Ananthavalli. The temple is East facing
with entrance from the south through a gate. This temple is said to be over
1300 years old.
Kolapakkam
was also called Sivapaadha Sekhara Nallur in ancient times. While the presiding
deity is Shiva, this temple is considered as one of the Navagrahas
temple (Suryan sthalam) around Chennai region. The Sun God is given
prominence in this temple, where all important deities of the temples are
facing Surya Bhagavan shrine.
The
Navagraha Temples around Chennai are:
Legends
Agastheeshwarar:
As per
the legend, the sage Agastya had worshiped Shiva here and it is believed he installed
the Shiva Linga. Hence, the deity is called as Agastheeshwarar.
Surya Sthalam:
It is
also believed that Surya had worshiped Shiva in this temple and this temple has
become a Surya Sthalam.
Vakeeswarar:
As per
the legend, the sage Vageesar had worshiped Shiva in this Temple. Hence, the
deity is also called as Vakeeswarar.
History
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
Temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.
Festivals
Special
days like Pradoshams, Shivarathri etc., are celebrated well in this temple.
Devotees throng from different parts of the city during such days.
Contact
Agastheeshwarar
Temple
Sivan
Koil Street, Kolapakkam,
Chennai
– 600116
Mobile: +91 9976596342
Connectivity
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