Sri Agnipureeswarar Temple- Sathayam Nakshatra

Address

Sri Agnipureeswarar (Saranyapureeswarar) Temple, Tiruppukalur, Thirukkannapuram Road, Thiruvarur District. Phone: + 91- 4366-237 198, 273 176, 94431 13025, 94435 88339

Diety

Agnipureeswarar Amman: Karundharkuzhali

Introduction

• Location: Thirupugalur village, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu.
• Deity:
  • Lord Shiva as Agnipureeswarar.
  • Goddess Parvathi as Karundar Kuzhali.
• Constructed in the Tamil style of architecture during the 10th century Chola period.
• Significance:
  • Associated with Saiva saint Appar, who attained salvation here.
  • Classified as a Paadal Petra Sthalam and revered in the Tevaram.
• Temple has a five-tiered Rajagopuram and a granite wall enclosing the shrines.
• Timings:
  • Open daily from 6 am – 12 pm and 4 – 8:30 pm.
  • Full-day opening on new moon days.
• Maintained by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board, Tamil Nadu.

Sathayam Nakshathra Significance

• People born under Sathayam star frequently visit the temple to overcome:
  • Marriage struggles.
  • Issues related to childbirth.
  • Business losses.
• Believed to enhance Vasthu benefits, ensure smooth delivery, and bless happy marriages.
• Devotees perform special poojas with the first stone of their house to protect their homes from evil spirits.

Puranic Significance

• Inscriptions:
  • Date back to Uttama Chola (970–985 CE) and later Chola kings.
  • Record tax-free land gifts and offerings for temple maintenance and festivals.
  • Notable donors include Panchanvan Mahadeviyar and Angikumara Gramavittan.
  • Contributions during the reign of Rajendra I (1012–1044 CE) include tax exemptions for temple lands.

Festivals

• Vaikasi Pournami Brahmotsavam (10-day grand festival in May–June).
• Float Festival for Agnipureeswarar during Vaikasi.
• Other major festivals:
  • Thirukarthigai, Pradosham, Diwali, Tamil New Year, and English New Year.

Century/Period/Age

1000 to 2000

Managed By

HRCE

Nearest Bus Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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