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SRI AGATHEESWARAR TEMPLE, KOLAPAKKAM

Sri Agatheeswarar,  Kolappaakkam ( SOORIYA STHALAM). 

Kolappakkam is about 12 KMs from T.Nagar and 16 KMs from Koyambedu. 

In Kolapakkam there is a beautiful Shiva temple where the main deity is Sri Agatheeswarar ( Sri Vaakeesa Mahadhevar) and Goddess Sri Aanandhavalli.

This temple is very old and about 1300 years old. According to legend, Sri Surya Bhagavan had worshipped Lord Shiva at this temple. It is said that, apart from Surya Bhagavan, Sage Agasthiyar too had worshipped Lord Shiva here and hence the name Sri Agatheeswarar. Another Rishi called Vaakeesa Muni also had worshipped Sri Agatheeswarar here.

Sri Surya Bhagavan has a separate shrine inside this temple facing the Lord towards west. This temple is one of the Navagraha temples of Chennai devoted to Sri Surya Bhagavan. The Sun God is given prominence in this temple, where all important deities of the temples are facing Surya Bhagavan shrine. All Sundays special poojas done for Surya Bhagawan. Other deities like Sri Ganesha, Sri Dhakshinamurthy, Sri Mahavishnu, Sri Durgai and Sri Sandigeswarar are seen around the sanctum. Another small temple inside in praharam - Sri Kaasi Viswanathar and Sri Visaalakshi have separate shrines facing east at the south west portion of the temple with all small deities - Sri Ganesha, Sri Dhakshinamurthy, Sri Mahavishnu, Sri Durgai and Sri Sandigeswarar and Sri Nandhi in small sizes are seen around this sanctum.

Sri Kaala Bhairavar in this temple and is said to be more powerful. Special Poojas and Abishegams are performed to Sri Kaala Bhairavar every Sunday during Raahu Kaalam (4.30 pm to 6 pm) timings. It is said that people worshipping Sri Bhairavar here for 6 consecutive Sundays, get their wishes fulfilled.

The Sthala Viruksham for this temple is ‘Arasa Maram’ (Peepul tree) and Theertham is called ‘Amirtha Pushkarani’  which is found adjacent to the temple and is not maintained well with lot of dirts.

Special days like Pradhosham, Sivarathri etc., are celebrated well. Devotees throng from all parts of the city during such days.

Very neat and clean temple. Small site for car parking and 2 wheeler parking is available

Location : 15 Kms from Koyambedu 12 Kms from T.Nagar 

 Pooja item all available outside temple.














Worth visiting this temple for Lord Siva Blessings

Posted on 14/04/2021

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