Kailasanathar
Temple, Agaram – The Temple
This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco image of Rishabaroodar. Balipeedam and Nandi can be found immediately after the entrance arch, facing towards sanctum. This Temple is situated at an elevated platform of about three feet tall and can be accessed through flight of five steps.
The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam and maha mandapam. There ardha mandapam is supported by 16 pillars with sculptures of Garudan, Nataraja, Hanuman playing Miruthangam, etc. in the pillars. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.
Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. The superstructure over the sanctum is of recent origin. Mother is called as Akhilandeshwari. She is housed in a separate east facing shrine in the prakaram.
Her shrine is situated on the left side of the
sanctum. Shrines
of Vinayaga, Murugan with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Nalvar, Bhairavar
and Navagrahas can be seen in the maha mandapam. It is unique to see the
Navagrahas in sitting posture in their shrine.
