Porpandal Anumeeswarar Temple (Agastheeshwarar Temple), Kanchipuram

Address

Porpandal Anumeeswarar Temple (Agastheeshwarar Temple), Kanchipuram Porpandal, Uthiramerur, Kanchipuram District- 603107. Mobile: +91 – 96550 40046 / 97867 05321

Deity

Anumeeswarar/ Agastheeshwarar Amman: Amirthavalli/ Thripura Sundari.

Introduction

Location: Porpandal Village, Uthiramerur Taluk, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Accessibility:
- 30 km east of Kanchipuram (district headquarters).
- 20 km from Uthiramerur.
- 65 km from Chennai (state capital).
Deities:
- Presiding deity: Anumeeswarar (Agastheeshwarar).
- Goddess: Amirthavalli and Thripura Sundari.

Puranic Significance

Age: Believed to be approximately 1000 years old.
Sthala Vriksham: The sacred tree is the Vilva Tree.
Nearby Landmark: Approximately 18 km from Chengalpet.
Key Features:
- The temple houses two Sivalingams, two Ambals, and two Nandheeswarars.
- Other shrines include those for Vinayagar, Murugan, and Vishnu.
Historical Worship:
- The temple is noted for being worshipped by Lord Anjaneya.
- Special Abishegams are performed six times a year to the deity Lord Nataraja.
Vinayagar Incident:
- Approximately 50 years ago, a damaged Vinayagar statue was removed and discarded in a local pond.
- That night, villagers dreamed of Lord Vinayagar, who questioned their actions regarding the statue.
- The next morning, the old statue was retrieved, and a small temple was constructed near the pond to honor it.
- Regular poojas continue to be performed for this statue.