Sri Agnipureeswarar Temple Timings - Thirupugalur
Sri Agnipureeswarar Temple is located in Thirupugalur
village in Nagapattinam district in the state of Tamilnadu.
It is one of the Paadal petra Sthalam.
Agnipureeswarar is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
Goddess Karundar Kuzhali is the consort of Agnipureeswarar.
Three murthis in the temple, Bhoodeshwarar, Varthamaneswarar
and Bhavisheyeswarar are the symbols of past, present and future.
This is the 75th Lord Shiva temple on
southern bank of Cauvery praised in Thevaram hymns.
The Agni idol is with 2 faces, 7 hands, 3 feet and 4
horns.
Here Lord Shiva was worshipped by agni so came to be
known as Agnipureeswarar.
This temple was built in Dravidian style of
architecture.
This temple has 5 tier Raja gopuram and Koneru here named
as Agni theertham.
This temple was built in 10th century.
This temple is believed to be the place where Saint Appar
have attained Salvation.
Vaikasi Pournami Brahmotsavams (may-june) and float
festival are the prominent festivals celebrated here.
Best time to visit – September to March
Traditional dress is allowed for darshan.
Temple Timings
6.00 am to 12.00 pm
4.00 pm to 9.00 pm
How to reach the Temple
290 kms from Chennai
27 kms from Nagapattinam
Nearby Temples
Nagoor, Sri Naganathaar Swamy Temple – 19 kms
Thirukannangudi, Sri Syamalameni Perumal Temple – 25 kms
Punjai, Sri Nattrunai Appar Temple – 27 kms
Melakottaivasal, Sri Kayarohaneshwarar Temple – 27 kms
Mayiladuthurai, Sri Mayuranathar Temple – 31 kms
Tiruindalur, Sri Parimala Renganathar Temple – 32 kms
Korukkai, Sri Veeratteswarar Temple – 41 kms
Thirukadaiyur, Sri Amritha Kadeswarar Temple – 43 kms
Thalainayar, Sri Kutram Poruttha Nathar Temple – 58 kms.
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