• Shiva

Sri Agilandeswami sametha Agatheeswarar temple

Overview


The Sri Agilandeswami Sametha Agatheeswarar temple is located in Olugarai, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.


Festivals


Besides monthly Pradosha and Amavasya-new moon-pujas, the temple celebrates Maha Shivrathri in March-April in a grand manner.


Accessibility


The closest airport to Kanchipuram is the Chennai Airport. Kanchipuram trains are run frequently from Chennai and at regular intervals from various other towns in Tamil Nadu. Regular bus services are available from central cities of the state to Kanchipuram from Chennai (64km), Tirupati (128km),Pondicherry (127km) and Tiruchchirappalli (290km).


Temple Address


Olugarai, Kanchipuram District,
Tamil Nadu, India,
Pincode - 631603

Significance

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-

  • Salvation
  • Wealth
  • Relief from diseases
  • Purchase of vehicles
  • Gain Knowledge
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

Morning 6:00 am to Evening 9:00 pm

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