Purisai Agastheeshwarar Temple, Thiruvannamalai

Address

Purisai Agastheeshwarar Temple, Purisai, Cheyyar Circle, Thiruvannamalai District- 604401

Diety

Agastheeshwarar Amman: Akilandeswari

Introduction

Agastheeshwarar Temple is dedicated to God Shiva located near Vandavasi in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamilnadu. Presiding deity is called as Agastheeshwarar and Mother is called as Akilandeswari. This temple is one of the Vaipu Sthalam . This temple is revered in the verses of Saiva Nayanars in the 6th-9th century CE. Agastheeshwarar and Ellai Amman temple are located along with Lord Perumal, Anjaneyar & several Lord Vinayaga & Murugan temple. Purisai is one of the very villages where you can find a temple for Draupadi Amman.

Festivals

12 days of Panguni festival in Agastheeshwarar temple, Adi festival and Full Moon day celebration in Ellai Amman temple adds crown to Purisai village and it is still being considered as family gathering festivals across all religions. Purisai is considered as one of very few villages where Theru Koothu culture is still alive through few Kalaimamani award winners. Special School for Theru Koothu is also located in this Village.