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Tiruvottriyur Agastheeswarar Temple
- Tiruvottriyur,Tamil Nadu
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The Tiruvottriyur Agatheeswarar Temple is located in Tiruvottriyur and is dedicated to God Agatheeswarar. is synonymous with Thyagaraja temple and Vadivudai Amman. Just a few minutes, if you walk further, you will find a Shiva temple. It is believed that the great sage Agasthiyar has visited this temple and hence the shrine got the name "Agastheeswarar". This temple has been built in North direction. Though this sthala is old, the structure of the temple appears to be somewhat new. The origin of the temple is not known. The main deity is Agastheeswarar (a Kubera Linga). Though it is small, the linga looks powerful. One can see Akhilandeswari, the consort of Shiva, accompanying him in a separate prahara.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To get rid of black magic effects
- To get rid of diseases
- For child boon
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
7.30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.