Kiliyanagar Agastheeshwarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Address

Kiliyanagar Agastheeshwarar Temple, Kiliyanagar, Achirappakkam, Kanchipuram District Mobile: +91 – 97510 35688

Deity

Agastheeshwarar Amman: Akilandeswari.

Introduction

Location:

• Situated in Kiliyanagar Village, Achirappakkam Taluk, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu.
• Approximately 16 km from Mathuranthagam, 44 km south of Kanchipuram, 14 km from Achirappakkam, and 93 km from Chennai.

Deity:

• Presiding Deity: Agastheeshwarar (a form of Lord Shiva).
• Mother Goddess: Akilandeswari.
• The main deity is unique, crafted from sand, believed to have been made by Saint Agasthiyar, who performed pujas here.

Puranic Significance:

• The temple is estimated to be 1000 years old, showcasing a rich history through its walls, which are filled with various inscriptions.
• An unusual aspect of this temple is that Ambal (Mother Goddess) faces the east direction, a rarity among temples.
• The temple also features a sacred pond, enhancing its spiritual significance.
• It is popularly believed that this temple is very auspicious for conducting marriages, drawing many devotees for blessings in matrimony.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Kiliyanagar

Nearest Railway Station

Achirappakkam

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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