Agastheeswarar Chinnambedu

Saivite Temples, Thiruvallur District

God

Agastheeswaraswamy facing east, swayambu lingam

Goddess

Anandavalli Ambigai facing east

Other Deities

Ganesha, Muruga with consorts, Nagaraja, Ayyappan, Bairavar

Agastheeswarar Chinnambedu Temple is an old temple facing east with an entrance arch in the south. The temple itself is small, but well maintained.

Holy Water – No information

Holy Tree – No information

Vimanam – Gajaprashtam

History

Agastheeswarar Chinnambedu is said to belong to the Chola era. Historic information is not available as on date.

Legend

The Lingam at Agastheeswarar Chinnambedu is believed to have been installed and worshiped by Sage Agastya.

Directions

Agastheeswarar Chinnambedu is close to the Siruvapuri Murugan Temple. Between Pancheti and Puduvayal in the Chennai – Kavarapettai – Kolkatta road take a left to reach Siruvapuri

Stay and Food

None locally

Saivite Temples