Andimadam Mela Agastheeswarar Temple, Ariyalur

Address

Andimadam Mela Agastheeswarar Temple, Ariyalur

Andimadam Town, Udayarpalayam Taluk,

Ariyalur District,

Tamil Nadu 621801

Moolavar

Agastheeswarar                                    

Amman

Dharmasamvardhini.

Introduction

The Mela Agastheeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Andimadam Town, Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu. Here are some key details about the temple

Pancha Bhooda Sthalam: This temple is considered one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalams located around Andimadam. According to tradition, Sage Agastya is believed to have installed and worshipped Lord Shiva in this temple. Sage Agastya is said to have constructed five Shiva temples around Andimadam, each representing one of the Pancha Bhootas (five prime elements of nature). This temple is one among those Pancha Bootha Sthalams.

Temple Architecture:

• The temple is facing east.
• It has a five-tiered Rajagopuram at the entrance.
• A Nandi (the bull associated with Lord Shiva) and a Balipeedam can be found immediately after the Rajagopuram, facing the sanctum.
• The Sanctum Sanctorum includes a Maha Mandapam, Artha Mandapam, and the sanctum.
• The temple premises also have shrines for Lord Vinayaga and Lord Muruga, which are located at the entrance of the Maha Mandapam.
• Various Koshta idols, including Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma, and Durga, are placed around the sanctum walls.

Deities:

• The presiding deity of the temple is Agastheeswarar, a form of Lord Shiva. The main deity faces east and is represented in the form of a Lingam.
• The goddess of the temple is known as Dharmasamvardhini. Her shrine is situated in a separate south-facing shrine located in the Maha Mandapam.
• The temple premises also include shrines for Garudazhwar, Srinivasa Perumal, Lakshmi Narasimhar, Lord Vinayaga, and Lord Murugan.
• The temple has a pond situated in front of it.

The Mela Agastheeswarar Temple, with its historical and religious significance, serves as a place of worship and devotion, attracting devotees and visitors who seek to explore and experience the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the region. Efforts to maintain and preserve such ancient temples are important for preserving the traditions and history of the area.

Century/Period

11th Century

Nearest Bus Station

Andimadam

Nearest Railway Station

Virudhachalam Junction

Nearest Airport

Trichy

Location on Map

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