Agasteeswarar Appur

Agasteeswarar, Appur

Saivite Temples, Chengalpet Taluk

God

Agasteeswarar, facing east

Goddess

No information

Other Deities

Ganesha, Karthikeya

Agasteeswarar Appur is an ancient temple which has been neglected and almost lost over time. The Lingam is seen in the lone sanctum. There are some wonderful carvings of the snake, tortoise and fishes on the ceiling of the Artha Mantapa. At the entrance on either side are beautiful carvings of Ganesha and Karthikeya. There is a Kalyana Venkatesa Perumal temple also in the same compound though this looks like a later addition.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Agasteeswarar Appur is an ancient temple going by its construction and the carvings found. Historic information is not available as of now.

Legend

From the name of the Lord it could be assumed that the Lingam at Agasteeswarar Appur has been worshiped by Sage Agastya.

Directions

Agasteeswarar Appur is about 6 kilometers Northwest of Singaperumal Kovil on the Oragadam Highway. You have to take the service road on your lefr at Appur and drive inside to reach the temple. You will see the Oushadagiri temple on your right. Refer our map below for location.

Stay and Food

None locally. Singaperumal Kovil and the GST road are the best options.

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