Agastheeswarar Temple, Deevalur, Cuddalore
Agastheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located at Deevalur Village near Virudhachalam Town in Virudhachalam
Taluk in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu.
History
Deevalur Village dates back to Chola Period. Thamattan
Nayinar, a renowned clan from this village were in charge of collecting taxes
from nearby villages from Chola Period. Even their position was not changed
during Vijayanagara period also. A Vijayanagara King wanted to marry the
daughter of the clan’s head. The clan did not accept the proposal and also
wanted to avoid the confrontation with the King. Hence, the clan decided to
vacate the place and settled in Nayinar Kuppam near Karunguzhi, the place where
Vallalar attained Mukthi. The Temple was believed to be built by this clan.
The Temple
This is a small east facing temple. Presiding Deity is
called as Agastheeswarar. He housed in the granite sanctum in the form of
Lingam. He is facing east. Vimana over the sanctum is of brick construction.
Chandikeswarar Shrine can be found in its usual location. Nandi can be found
facing the sanctum. Dakshinamoorthy and Durga are the Koshta Idols located
around the sanctum walls. Remaining Koshtams are empty. Mother is housed in an
east facing shrine.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Thalanallur
Railway Station, 5 Kms from Sathiyavadi, 9 Kms from Virudhachalam, 10 Kms from Virudhachalam
Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Virudhachalam Railway Station, 11 Kms from Pennadam, 73
Kms from Cuddalore and 137 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on
Virudhachalam to Thitagudi Route.