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Pancheshti Agatheeswarar,

 Pancheshti Agatheeswarar,

            Sri Agatheeswarar temple is in Panchaseshti or Panchetti as locally called is a small village near Thatchoor located on Chennai Kolkota highway, about 30 kms from Chennai.

            Lord Shiva here called as Sri Agatheeswarar is seen here with Goddess Sri Anandavalli Ambal.

            The main deity Agatheeswarar is in Linga form is a Swayambhu (self evolved), which was said to be in existence even before Sage Agasthiyar visited here. As Agasthiyar worshipped here, the Lord here is called as Sri Agatheeswarar. Moolavar Agatheeswarar is seen facing the east.  The ambal Sri Anandhavalli, who is seen in standing posture facing south. She is made of 'Margatham stone' (Emerald) and is three eyed and considered powerful. She has her left foot forward depicting that she is the destroyer of evil 'Chathru Samhaari' . It is beleived that worshipping her eliminates all the evil forces and hurdles in devotees' life.

            Pancheshti had got its name from Pancha Ishti. Pancha means 5 and Ishti means Yagna means Penance which is performed to get some wish fulfilled. According to legend, there lived a demon king called Sukethu, who along with his family suffered some curse. To get him relieved of the curse, Sage Agasthiyar performed about 5 yagnas called Deva Yaagam, Brahma Yaagam, Bhootha Yaagam, Pithur Yaagam and Manusha Yaagam here. Hence this place got its name Pancha Ishti which later changed to become Pancheshti and now Panchetti.

            The history of the temple dates back to more than 1000 years. The temple though not very big, it is beautifully constructed with a five tier Rajagopuram. This was built during Vijayanagar empire by the Chandragiri clan.

            Sage Agasthiyar had installed a Maha Yantra in front of the Goddess to pacify her anger. Abishekams are performed to this Yantra on Tuesdays and Fridays and also poojas performed during Rahu Kaalams. Though the main deity is Shiva more importance is given to Ambaal Anandavalli. The sculptures in the Raaja Gopuram face the Ambaal. The Navagrahas sculpted on the other side face towards Ambaal. Lord Saneeshwara is seen on Eagle as his Vahanaa instead of crow. The walls of Raja Gopuram of this temple, carries numerous sculptures which are beautifully carved.The entire walls of Raja Gopuram, have sculptures connected to incidents from all the four Yugas (Kretha yugam,Thretha yugam,Dwapara yugam and Kali yugam).There are also many sculptures about Vaishnavite Gods and puranas indicating the saiva Vaishnava equality. This temple is PARIHARA STHALAM for losses in business Job, etc.











Location : It is located 30 kms north of Chennai off Kolkatta highways past Redhills and Karanodai.

Temple Timings ::   from 7:00 AM till 12 noon and from 4:00 pm till 8:30 pm


Worth visiting this temple for Sri Agatheeswarar Blessings

Posted on 29/04/2022

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