Sri Agathiswarar Temple, Pennalur

Address

Sri Agathiswarar Temple, Pennalur, Kanchipurem District, Tamil Nadu- 602 105

Diety

Agathiswarar

Introduction

Temple facing east. At the entrance are the altar and Nandiyemperuman in worship. In front of the altar is a square single stone cistern. On the edge of it is an inscription with the 12th-13th century inscription “Swastisri Thiruvenkattu Nangai”. The stone tank must have been made by a woman named “Thiruvenkattu Nangai”. The people of Urma perform special ablutions on the auspicious days of Nandi. Opposite Nandi, on the front wall of the sanctum sanctorum, there is a window for viewing the Lord. To worship the Lord you have to go up the stairs on the south side of the vestibule. There is no air system above the sanctuary. There must have been a plane made of brick-and-mortar. The sanctuary is located in a rectangular shape. There are five angels on the wall. These should include Ganesha, Dakshinamoorthy, Linkodpavar, Brahma and Durga. But there are no deities in any of them. The sanctuary is characterized by a pedestal-like structure.