Agnipureeswarar Vazhavadur

God

Agnipureeswarar, facing east

Goddess

Soundaryanayaki, facing east

Other Deities

Sanctum Niches – Ganesha, Dakshinamurthy, Lingotbavar, Brahma, Durga. Kalyana Vinayaka, Subramanya with consorts, Mahalakshmi, Kasi Kalabhairava, Saneeswara, Naalvar, Harabadra, Subadra

Abhimukteeswarar Nemili is a small and ancient temple. The east facing temple does not have a compound wall but is protected and regularly worshiped. The Vimaana seems to be a variation of the Gajaprashta Vimaana, but is much smaller and less grand. On the two sides of the entrance to the Goddess’s shrine are idols of Harabadra and Subadra.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Agnipureeswarar Vazhavadur is an ancient temple which was completely lost over time. A photograph of the old temple is seen in the temple. Contributions and participation from a few people including a mill owner has resulted in the temple regaining its lost glory.

Legend

No information

Directions

Agnipureeswarar Vazhavadur is about 7.5 kilometers southwest of Thirukazhukundram on the road to Vallipuram.The temple is just off the main road. Refer to our map below for exact location.

Stay and Food

None locally. Closest is Thirukazhukundram for food.