Agastheeshwarar Temple, Pozhichalur, Chennai
Agastheeshwarar
Temple is a Hindu Temple located at Pozhichalur, behind Chennai Airport in
Chennai City in Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Agastheeshwarar and Mother is called as Ananthavalli. The temple has a
separate Sani shrine and called as ‘Vada Thirunallaru’. This is also a renowned
Nadi Parihara sthalam and Parihara sthalam for Rahu and Ketu.
This
beautiful temple is one among the Navagraha temples of Chennai (or Thondai
Mandalam) dedicated to Lord Saneeswara Bhagavan (Saturn).
The
Navagraha Temples around Chennai are:
Legends
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History
This
region was once ruled by Cholas. The original name of this place is Pugazh
Chola Nallur which has been corrupted to Pozhichalur. This temple was built in
the 12th Century AD.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The Temple
remains open from 06.00 AM to 11.30 AM and 04.00 PM to 08.30 PM. On Saturdays,
Temple remains open from 05.00 AM to 01.00 PM and 03.00 PM to 09.00 PM.
Pooja
Timings
·
Ushakalam Pooja – 5.45 AM
·
Kalasanthi Pooja – 8.00 AM
·
Uchikala Pooja – 11.30 AM
·
Sayaratchai – 03.00 PM
·
Arthajama Pooja – 08.30 PM
Festivals
Mahasivarathri,
Karthikai Deepam, Sani Peyarchi, Rahu Kaalam, Pradoshams, Arudhra Dharisanam and
Guru Peyarchi are the major festivals celebrated amid much pomp and splendor.
Prayers
Those
who cannot go to Tirunallar worship here and do Dosha parihara and return
happily. Light ghee lamp in Sani Hora and live in prosperity mitigating all
troubles.
Contact
Agastheeshwarar
Temple
Pozhichalur,
Chennai – 600 074
Phone: +91 44 22631410
/ 32564022
Mobile: +91 93818
17940 / 93823 05974
Connectivity
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