Sunday, July 31, 2016

Agasthiswarar Temple, Kodur, Kalpakkam, Kanchipuram

Agasthiswarar Temple, Kodur, Kalpakkam, Kanchipuram
Agasthiswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Kodur Village near Kalpakkam in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. Kodur Village is located at a distance of 16 Kms from Kalpakkam. Lord of this magnificient Temple was worshipped by sage Agasthiyar. Hence the Lord is named Sri Agasthiswarar. The Godess is called Sri Sornambigai.


The Temple
The temple is built with rock stones. As is the practice, the Siva temple has separate enclosures of Vinayaga, Subramanyar and as unique aspect is Perumal in the circumbulatory pathway. Bhairavar graces from separate Shrine with separate vimanam. Agasthiswarar and Sornambigai have panchaloha idols which during the festivals are taken around the temple.


The temple is maintained by private parties. Daily pujas are performed twice. The temple has its own sacred tank. The flowers for pujas are brought from the garden around the temple. The sacred tree for this temple is Vilvam.


Festivals
·        Pradosham
·        Karthigai Deepam
·        Annabhishekam
·        Sashti
·        Thirukalyanam
Contact
Agasthiswarar Temple, Kodur,
Kalpakkam, Kanchipuram,
Tamilnadu, India
Phone: +91 – 9943734127 / 9894053376
Connectivity
Kodur is located at a distance of 16 Kms from Kalpakkam. Buses are available from Chennai to Kodur (100A), and Mathuranthagam to Kodur (T4, T10, 100,560).