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 75^th 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 10^th 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.