The visit to this Sri Agastheeswarar Temple at Akilandapuram a part of Kangayam Town, was a part of “Kongu Nadu Heritage Visit to Temples, Hero stones, Ayyanar and Jyeshta Devi Sculptures around Kangayam” in Tiruppur District. The place was name after the Ambal Akilandeswari of his temple as Akilandapuram.
Moolavar : Sri Agastheeswarar
Consort : Sri Akilandeswari
Some of the salient features of this temple are...
The temple facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum under a mandapam. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
In praharam Chandikeswarar, Nirutha Ganapathy, Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Natarajar, bhairavar, Chandran, Suriyan, Shaniswaran, Navagraha, Lakshmi Narasimhar, Garudan, Anjaneyar and Vinayagar with Nagars.
Ambal Akilandeswari is on the left side of the moolavar in a separate temple similar to moolavar.
ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam. Ambal temple is also similar to moolavar temple. Both are interconnected with a common maha mandapam. A two tier Nagara Vimana is on the top of the sanctum sanctorum. The Adhisthana is of Padmabandha adhisthana. The Adhisthana and walls are painted with black colour. Couldn’t identify the original structure.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
It is believed that the temple was built by Kongu Chozhas / Pandyas. The temple was completely reconstructed during recent years without leaving any trace of antiquity.
A Soolam with an inscription stone is installed in front of the School and temple and white washed on both sides.
The Vijayanagara Veerasayana Udayar’s 16th Century inscription records that Kangeyam and the people agreed to give the required paddy and one Panam per month for the night pooja. The ompadaikilavi in this inscription is little different. It says that the person who stops this endowment will become sapling for 7 rebirths in the Naraga lok.
A 16th century inscription records the construction of a tub to collect water from the Pranala / Gomukha water, by Pillai Cheraman friend Thondaiman of Chenganna Kulam of Kongu Vellalar.
Kongu Pandiyar Sundara Pandya’s 8th reign year inscription records the construction of Ardha mandapa Mukhavanai (..?) by Chengali’s wife Puliyammai of Vettuva caste Pattali Kavalar Kurumpillar Kulam.
The inscription without Kings name and period records the installation of artha mandapam door frame pillars by Pillaiyalvi alias Piraisoodum Perumal who belongs to Anthai kulam of Kongu Vellalar.
Another inscription without king’s name and year records the installation of Sanctum Sanctorum door frames pillars Seyyalvan Devan alias Thondaiman of Kaval Venkotrar Kulam of Kongu Nattu Vettuvar Kulam.
The flat stone installed in front of the school inscription belongs to Vijayanagara King Achutha Thevar’s ( 10th January 1533 ) period. The inscription records that his works were carried out by Then mandala official (Dakshina Bhujam ) Vaalayatheva Maharaja. The same person also holds an official post during Krishnadevaraya’s period. During his period Kangayam citizens and Chandrasekarar Piravikku nallar assembled at Chariot mandapa. During that time Madavilagam Palur Devar Devan Devar Deivasigamani had done the following Charity. He made the waters of three tanks, Kangeyam Chengulam, Vannan vaavi, Andichi Kuttai Channeled in to the Big tank and the lands which uses this water was donated to this temple.
LEGENDS
As per the legend, during celestial wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvati, all the Devas and Maharishis assembled at Mount Kailash. Due to this, the south side of earth raised up and north went down. To balance, Lord Shiva asked Agasthiyar to go to south, believed to be Pothigai hills. On the way Agasthiyar installed many Shiva Lingas and worshiped. It is believed that this is one of the place where Agasthiyar installed a Shiva Linga and worshiped. Hence Lord Shiva is praised as Agastheeswarar. A Bas relief of Agasthiyar worshiping a Shiva Linga is on the base of the Deepa Sthambam.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular Poojas special poojas are conducted on Pournami ( full moon days ), Amavasai ( New moon days ), Monthly pradosham, Kiruthigai, Ashtami, Sashti and Maha Shivaratri.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The Temple will be kept opened between 07.10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 Hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
HOW TO REACH
The temple is at Akilandapuram a part of Kangayam.
The temple is 2 KM from Kangayam Bus stand, 20.5 KM from Koduvai, 33 KM from Palladam, 30 KM from Tiruppur, 32 KM from Dharapuram, 72 KM from Coimbatore and 441 KM from Chennai.
Nearest Railway Station is Tiruppur.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Celiestal wedding 
12 - Rasis
A 3 D effect Painting 
Lord Muruga an apprentice's work..?
Vijayanagara period inscription
Agasthiyar doing pooja--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
The visit to this Sri Agastheeswarar Temple at Akilandapuram a part of Kangayam Town, was a part of “Kongu Nadu Heritage Visit to Temples, Hero stones, Ayyanar and Jyeshta Devi Sculptures around Kangayam” in Tiruppur District. The place was name after the Ambal Akilandeswari of his temple as Akilandapuram.
Moolavar : Sri Agastheeswarar
Consort : Sri Akilandeswari
Consort : Sri Akilandeswari
Some of the salient features of this temple are...
The temple facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum under a mandapam. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
The temple facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum under a mandapam. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
In praharam Chandikeswarar, Nirutha Ganapathy, Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Natarajar, bhairavar, Chandran, Suriyan, Shaniswaran, Navagraha, Lakshmi Narasimhar, Garudan, Anjaneyar and Vinayagar with Nagars.
Ambal Akilandeswari is on the left side of the moolavar in a separate temple similar to moolavar.
ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam. Ambal temple is also similar to moolavar temple. Both are interconnected with a common maha mandapam. A two tier Nagara Vimana is on the top of the sanctum sanctorum. The Adhisthana is of Padmabandha adhisthana. The Adhisthana and walls are painted with black colour. Couldn’t identify the original structure.
The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam. Ambal temple is also similar to moolavar temple. Both are interconnected with a common maha mandapam. A two tier Nagara Vimana is on the top of the sanctum sanctorum. The Adhisthana is of Padmabandha adhisthana. The Adhisthana and walls are painted with black colour. Couldn’t identify the original structure.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
It is believed that the temple was built by Kongu Chozhas / Pandyas. The temple was completely reconstructed during recent years without leaving any trace of antiquity.
It is believed that the temple was built by Kongu Chozhas / Pandyas. The temple was completely reconstructed during recent years without leaving any trace of antiquity.
A Soolam with an inscription stone is installed in front of the School and temple and white washed on both sides.
The Vijayanagara Veerasayana Udayar’s 16th Century inscription records that Kangeyam and the people agreed to give the required paddy and one Panam per month for the night pooja. The ompadaikilavi in this inscription is little different. It says that the person who stops this endowment will become sapling for 7 rebirths in the Naraga lok.
A 16th century inscription records the construction of a tub to collect water from the Pranala / Gomukha water, by Pillai Cheraman friend Thondaiman of Chenganna Kulam of Kongu Vellalar.
Kongu Pandiyar Sundara Pandya’s 8th reign year inscription records the construction of Ardha mandapa Mukhavanai (..?) by Chengali’s wife Puliyammai of Vettuva caste Pattali Kavalar Kurumpillar Kulam.
The inscription without Kings name and period records the installation of artha mandapam door frame pillars by Pillaiyalvi alias Piraisoodum Perumal who belongs to Anthai kulam of Kongu Vellalar.
Another inscription without king’s name and year records the installation of Sanctum Sanctorum door frames pillars Seyyalvan Devan alias Thondaiman of Kaval Venkotrar Kulam of Kongu Nattu Vettuvar Kulam.
The flat stone installed in front of the school inscription belongs to Vijayanagara King Achutha Thevar’s ( 10th January 1533 ) period. The inscription records that his works were carried out by Then mandala official (Dakshina Bhujam ) Vaalayatheva Maharaja. The same person also holds an official post during Krishnadevaraya’s period. During his period Kangayam citizens and Chandrasekarar Piravikku nallar assembled at Chariot mandapa. During that time Madavilagam Palur Devar Devan Devar Deivasigamani had done the following Charity. He made the waters of three tanks, Kangeyam Chengulam, Vannan vaavi, Andichi Kuttai Channeled in to the Big tank and the lands which uses this water was donated to this temple.
LEGENDS
As per the legend, during celestial wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvati, all the Devas and Maharishis assembled at Mount Kailash. Due to this, the south side of earth raised up and north went down. To balance, Lord Shiva asked Agasthiyar to go to south, believed to be Pothigai hills. On the way Agasthiyar installed many Shiva Lingas and worshiped. It is believed that this is one of the place where Agasthiyar installed a Shiva Linga and worshiped. Hence Lord Shiva is praised as Agastheeswarar. A Bas relief of Agasthiyar worshiping a Shiva Linga is on the base of the Deepa Sthambam.
As per the legend, during celestial wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvati, all the Devas and Maharishis assembled at Mount Kailash. Due to this, the south side of earth raised up and north went down. To balance, Lord Shiva asked Agasthiyar to go to south, believed to be Pothigai hills. On the way Agasthiyar installed many Shiva Lingas and worshiped. It is believed that this is one of the place where Agasthiyar installed a Shiva Linga and worshiped. Hence Lord Shiva is praised as Agastheeswarar. A Bas relief of Agasthiyar worshiping a Shiva Linga is on the base of the Deepa Sthambam.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular Poojas special poojas are conducted on Pournami ( full moon days ), Amavasai ( New moon days ), Monthly pradosham, Kiruthigai, Ashtami, Sashti and Maha Shivaratri.
Apart from regular Poojas special poojas are conducted on Pournami ( full moon days ), Amavasai ( New moon days ), Monthly pradosham, Kiruthigai, Ashtami, Sashti and Maha Shivaratri.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The Temple will be kept opened between 07.10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 Hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
The Temple will be kept opened between 07.10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 Hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
HOW TO REACH
The temple is at Akilandapuram a part of Kangayam.
The temple is 2 KM from Kangayam Bus stand, 20.5 KM from Koduvai, 33 KM from Palladam, 30 KM from Tiruppur, 32 KM from Dharapuram, 72 KM from Coimbatore and 441 KM from Chennai.
Nearest Railway Station is Tiruppur.
The temple is at Akilandapuram a part of Kangayam.
The temple is 2 KM from Kangayam Bus stand, 20.5 KM from Koduvai, 33 KM from Palladam, 30 KM from Tiruppur, 32 KM from Dharapuram, 72 KM from Coimbatore and 441 KM from Chennai.
Nearest Railway Station is Tiruppur.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Celiestal wedding
12 - Rasis
A 3 D effect Painting
Lord Muruga an apprentice's work..?
Vijayanagara period inscription
Agasthiyar doing pooja
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