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.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Porpandal

Nearest Railway Station

Uthiramerur

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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