Agneeswarar Temple, Thamaraipakkam, Thiruvannamalai
Agneeswarar Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thamaraipakkam Village near Parvatha
Malai in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as
Agneeswarar and Mother is called as Thiripura Sundari. This Temple is
considered as one the Saptha Kailaya Sthalams established and worshipped
by Lord Muruga on the southern bank of river Cheyyar.
Legends
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History
10th Century Inscriptions belonging to Cholas
can be found in the Temple. From these inscriptions, it is clear that the
temple was built by Kulothunga Chola.
The
Temple
The Temple is famous for sculptural beauty. Presiding Deity is called as Agneeswarar and
Mother is called as Thiripura Sundari. Lord and Mother are housed in
separate shrines. Mother is in standing posture. Narthana Ganapathy,
Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingodhbava, Brahma, Lakshmi Narayana and Durga are the niche
idols located around the sanctum walls.
Chandikeswarar in this Temple is very big. Dwajasthambam,
Balipeedam and Nandhi are found facing the sanctum. There is a sperate shrine
for Perumal with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi in the temple premises. All
the vimanams of shrines are shining with gold plating.
Contact
Agneeswarar Temple,
Thamaraipakkam,
Thiruvannamalai District – 606 802
Mobile: +91 94446 88734 /
96265 07082
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 4.5 Kms from Thenmathimangalam,
5.5 Kms from Kanji, 11 Kms from Parvathamalai, 5.5 Kms from Kadaladi, 14 Kms
from Poondi, 15 Kms from Agaram Sibbandi Railway Station, 28 Kms from Thiruvannamalai,
26 Kms from Thiruvannamalai Railway Station, 186 Kms from Chennai Airport and
190 Kms from Chennai. There are regular buses from Tiruvannamalai to
Parvathamalai via Kadaladi and Thenmathimangalam. Devotees can get down at
Kadaladi and take an auto to reach this place.
