Yama
Dhandeeswarar Temple, Alagramam, Villupuram
Yama Dhandeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Alagramam near Thindivanam Town in Thindivanam Taluk in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu, India. Presiding Deity is called as Yama Dhandeeswarar and Mother is called as Thirupurasundari. The Temple is believed to be around 1500 years old and built by Pallavas. The Temple is situated on northern banks of Thondi River.
Legends
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The Temple
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Festivals
Lord Shiva gave boon to Sage
Markandeya to be ever youthful in Magam Star day in Chithirai Month. This event
is celebrated in this temple. Monthly Pradoshams, Somavara Pooja, Maha
Shivaratri and other Lord Shiva related festivals are celebrated here.
Prayers
This temple is considered as the
best place for conducting marriages, Shastiapthapoorthi, Bheemaratha Santhi,
Sathabishegam and Mrityunjaya Homam. This temple is also considered as Parihara
Sthalam for Kala Sarpa Doshas.
Contact
Yama Dhandeeswarar Temple,
Alagramam, Thindivanam Taluk,
Villupuram District – 604 302
Mobile: +91 97870 83707
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 4
Kms from Mailam Railway Station, 4.5 Kms from Kutteripattu Junction Bus Stop,
13 Kms from Thindivanam Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Thindivanam, 14 Kms from
Thindivanam Railway Station, 33 Kms from Villupuram, 39 Kms from Puducherry and
121 Kms from Chennai Airport. The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Kootteripattu
junction on Thindivanam – Villupuram Road.
