The visit to this Sri Agastheeswarar Temple was a part of Shiva and Vishnu Temple and heritage sites along East Coast Road, visit on 25th December 2021. Thanks to Kesavan for accompanying with me to all these places.
Moolavar : Sri AgastheeswararConsort : Sri Anandavalli
Some of the salient features of this temple are…..The temple is in the midst of paddy field facing east with a temple tank in front. Balipeedam and Rishabam / Idabam are in front of the Temple. No koshtas are provided. Ambal Sri Anandavalli is in a separate sannidhi in ardha mandapam.
ARCHITECTUREThe original temple was reconstructed with out following any Temple architectural style. No Koshtas are provided. The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, ardha mandapam and a open metacolour mukha mandapam. A small vesara Vimanam is over the sanctum sanctorumwhich isnot proportionate to the sanctum sanctorum. A Pillar half buried is installed in the mukha mandapam. A deity / human’s head is partially visible on the pillar.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSThe original temple belongs to Pallava period and nothing is left to prove its antiquity except a 9th Century Pallava King Nirupathungavarman Period inscription. The inscription stone slab is lying on the back side of the Temple.
Most of the details were lost. As per the ARE records, the inscription registers a gift of land as archanabogam to this Agastiswara Temple by a certain Sankan after purchase.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from regular oru kala pooja, special poojas are conducted on pradosham and maha Shivaratri days.
TEMPLE TIMINGSSince Gurukkal is coming from far off place, the opening and closing times are unpredictable.
HOW TO REACHThis place Acharavakkam is near Sembakkam in Chengalpattu District.The temple is about 10.5 KM from Thiruporur, 15 KM from Tirukazhukundram, 21 KM from Chengalpattu and 52 KM from Chennai Central.Nearest Railway station is Chengalpattu.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
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