Agneeswarar Temple, Nerur, Karur
Agneeswarar Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Nerur Village in Karur District of
Tamil Nadu. The Temple is situated on the banks of Cauvery River. The Temple is
also situated very close to Nerur Sadasiva Brahmendhirar Jeeva Samadhi.
Presiding Deity is called as Agneeswarar. Lord is a Swayambu Moorthy. Mother is
called as Soundara Nayagi. She is housed in a separate shrine. Her Shrine is
located on the northern side of the prakaram.
Lord Murugan is housed in a
separate shrine. He is having 6 faces and 12 hands. Saint Arunagirinathar had
sung Thirupugazh Hymns on Lord Murugan of this Temple. The Temple is quite
famous among politicians. As the wishes of politicians are getting fulfilled by
the grace of Lord Shiva of this Temple. The Temple is under the control of
Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department.
The Temple is located at about
2 Kms from Sadasiva Brahmendhirar Adhishtanam, 10 Kms from Karur Railway
Station, 11 Kms from Karur Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Karur, 11 Kms from Mohanur,
29 Kms from Namakkal and 95 Kms from Trichy Airport. Nearest Railway Station is
located at Karur and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.
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