Vannivedu Agastheeshwarar Temple, Vellore

Address

Vannivedu Agastheeshwarar Temple, Vellore

Vannivedu,

Walajah, Vellore District,

Tamil Nadu 632513

 Phone: +91 4172 270 595

Moolavar

Agastheeshwarar

Amman

Bhuvaneswari.

Introduction

Location:

• Situated at Vannivedu in Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, on the northern bank of the River Palaru.
• The temple is located on the Walajah bypass, along the National Highway.

Presiding Deity:

• Agastheeshwarar (Lord Shiva) is the main deity.
• Mother is Bhuvaneswari.

Historical Significance:

• The temple is believed to be 1000 years old.
• Shada Aranya Kshetras: Six Rishis worshiped Swayambu Lingams in six different forests, one of which is Agastheeshwarar Temple. Agasthya Maharishi is believed to have worshipped Lord Shiva here for a long period.
• Agastheeshwarar: The lingam is made of sand, worshiped by Sage Agasthya, and is referred to as Agastheeshwarar. The Lingam is short, and fingerprints can be seen on it.

Special Features:

• The temple faces east and has a newly built Rajagopuram.
• Mother Bhuvaneswari is in a standing posture, located on an Avudaiyar (Peedam).
• The temple houses several shrines, including:
  • Dwara Vinayagar
  • Kuberan
  • Kasi Viswanathar
  • Murugan
  • Sarabeswarar
  • Kala Bhairava
  • Vinayagar and Saneeswarar are located under the Vanni Tree.
• Hayagriva Shrine: Famous among students, as it is believed to bless devotees with knowledge.
• Stucco images of Agasthya worshiping Lord Shiva can be seen.

Puranic Significance:

• Saptha Rishis (Agasthya, Athri, Vashista, Kashyapa, Gouthama, Bharadhwaja, Viswamithra, and Jamadagni) are believed to worship Mother Bhuvaneshwari during Pournami.
• Vannivedu: The place was once full of Vanni Trees (Vanni Kaadu), which later got corrupted to Vannivedu.

Beliefs:

• Devotees pray to Agastheeshwarar to get rid of Chevvai Dosham and reduce the effects of Saturn.
• Offerings include a Bitter Gourd Garland (17 bitter gourds) with Deepams to Saneeswarar.
• Murugan is prayed to with Beetroot Rice.
• Devotees in debt pray during Chandra Hora Time on Mondays.

Festivals:

• Shivarathri and Pournami Pradosham are celebrated with grandeur.
• On Shivarathri, devotees also visit nearby Shiva temples at Karai, Veppur, Pudhupadi, Melvisharam, Gudimallur, and Avarakkarai, where all temples remain open throughout the night for darshan.

Rishi and Star Worship:

• Sage Agasthya Pooja is performed on Sadayam Star Days.
• Rishi Pooja is done for Sage Agasthya during Avani Valarpirai.

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/07/agastheeshwarar-temple-vannivedu-vellore.html

Century/Period

1000 years old.

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Vannivedu

Nearest Railway Station

Walajah                                                 

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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