Amirthakadeswarar Temple, Adhamangalam, Thittagudi,
Cuddalore
Amirthakadeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located at Adhamangalam Village in Thittagudi Taluk in Cuddalore
District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Amirthakadeswarar and
Mother is called as Amirthavalli / Abirami. One Kaala Pooja has been conducted
in this Temple.
The
Temple
The Temple covers an area of about 1 acres. The Temple
is having an entrance arch facing east. Presiding Deity is called as Amirthakadeswarar.
Lord is housed in sanctum and is facing east. Mother is called as Amirthavalli
/ Abirami. She is housed in separate shrine and is facing south. Sthala
Vrikshams are Magizha Tree and Vilva Tree. Vilva tree is believed to be 100
years old.
There are shrines for Amirtha Valli Vinayagar, Ayyappan,
Murugan, Chandikeswarar, Dhakshinamoorthy, Saneeswarar, Nandhi, Durga, Suryan,
Bhairavar, Nandhi and Navagrahas. Since the temple has been dilapidated all the
deities have been kept under a thatched roof. Now the temple is under
construction. The deities have been carved very beautifully.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Vaiyankudi, 5
Kms from Kumarai, 6 Kms from Avinangudi, 6 Kms from Avinangudi Bus Stop, 8 Kms
from Thittagudi, 9 Kms from Thittagudi Vaidhyanatha Swamy Temple, 12 Kms from Pennadam,
12 Kms from Pennadam Railway Station, 26 Kms from Virudhachalam, 36 Kms from Srimushnam,
94 Kms from Cuddalore, 106 Kms from Trichy Airport and 228 Kms from Chennai
Airport. Devotees has to travel on Thittagudi to Eraiyur Road. Once they
Avinangudi Village, they have to take road leading in north direction. The
Temple is situated at about 6 Kms after crossing Vaiyangudi Village. Nearest
Railway Station is located at Pennadam and Nearest Airport is located at
Trichy.