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Agastheeswarar Temple
- Pozhichalur,Tamil Nadu
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It is said that the Shiva Lingam present in this temple appeared when the native Mudaliars ploughed the land. This temple, also known as 'Vada Thirunallaru', has a separate Sani shrine. It is also a renowned Nadi Pariharasthalam, where people all over the world visit the temple to do pariharam for their dosha if their Nadi Jothidam says so.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To ward off the adverse effects of sani (Saturn)
- To overcome ill-effects in horoscopes
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
5.45 am to 12.00 pm 4.00 pm to 08.30 pm Saturdays 5.30 am to 01.00 pm 3.00 pm to 09.00 pm5.45 am to 12.00 pm 4.00 pm to 08.30 pm Saturdays 5.30 am to 01.00 pm 3.00 pm to 09.00 pm5.45 am to 12.00 pm 4.00 pm to 08.30 pm Saturdays 5.30 am to 01.00 pm