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Sri Agatheeswarar Temple Shani
Navagraha Parihara Temples,Swayambhu Temples
Sri Saneeswara Bhagavan is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva here.Sage Agasthiyar had a boon that wherever he worships Lord Shiva, he will get the dharshan of the Lord’s marriage with Goddess Parvathi. Sage Agasthiyar is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva here and got his dharshan in this place.
Sthalam

 

This ancient temple is one among the Navagraha temples in Chennai region (Thondai Mandalam) dedicated to Lord Sri Saneeswara Bhagavan. The main deity, Sri Agatheeswarar is seen facing the east and Goddess Sri Aanandhavalli facing south. The temple is facing north and does not have Rajagopuram.

According to legend, Lord Shiva directed sage Agasthiyar to go towards south to balance the earth during his wedding at Mount Kailash. As per the God’s direction, Sage Agasthiyar came down to the southern part to balance the weight of the earth. While he was on his way to Podhigai hills, he stayed here for many years and worshipped Lord Shiva, a Swayambhu (self evolved) Lingam at this place.

This temple had been renovated during Chozha period. The sanctum is built in Gajabrishta shape (also called Thoongaanai Maadam) shape. The style of construction with the gaja-brashta-vimana (resembling the shape of an elephant's behind). 

 

 
Puranam

 

Pozhichalur is about 3 kms from Pallaavaram Railway station off the road towards Kunrathur.It has an ancient Shiva temple belonging to Chozha period.The main deity here is Sri Agatheeswarar and Goddess Sri Aanandhavalli.This beautiful temple is one among the Navagraha temples of Chennai (or Thondai Mandalam) dedicated to Lord Sri Saneeswara Bhagavan.

According to legend, Lord Shiva directed Sri Agasthiyar to go towards south to balance the earth during His wedding at Mount Kailash. As per the God’s direction, Sage Agasthiyar came down to the southern part to balance the weight of the earth. While he was on his way to Podhigai hills, he stayed here for many years and worshipped Lord Shiva, a Swayambhu (self evolved) Lingam at this place.Sage Agasthiyar had a boon that wherever he worships Lord Shiva, he will get the dharshan of the Lord’s marriage with Goddess Parvathi. Sage Agasthiyar has worshipped Lord Shiva in this place and got his dharshan .

Sani Bhagavan also worshipped Lord Shiva here. As he was giving ill effects to people, he had gained Dhosham and  wanted to be relieved of his dhoshams so he has prayed to Lord Shiva Lord Shiva asked Sri Sani Bhagavan to come to this place and worship Him. As directed, Sri Sani Bhagavan came to this place, created a pond called ‘Sani Theertham’ and worshipped Lord Shiva and got relieved of his problems.
Hence,
Varnam

 

Sri Sani Bhagavan here is believed to be Mangala Saneeswarar with no dhoshams or ill effects. People having problems because of Sani (Saturn), worship here to reduce the ill effects. This place is also called ‘Vada Thirunallaaru’.
The main deity, Sri Agatheeswarar is seen facing the east and Goddess Sri Aanandhavalli facing south. The temple is facing north and does not have Rajagopuram.

 

 

Sri Sani Bhagavan is facing west towards the main deity in the sanctum. This temple is also a Parihaara Sthalam for Raahu and Kethu.This temple had been renovated during Chozha period. The sanctum is built in Gajabrishta shape (also called Thoongaanai Maadam) shape.Lord Ganesha (Vinaayagar) is seen under a peepul tree at the south west corner of the temple. At southeast of the sanctum, Lord Anjaneyar (Sri Hanuman) has a separate shrine.The Sthala Viruksham for this temple 'Maa Maram' (Mango tree) is at the north western side of the temple.There is a beautiful Shiva Lingam under the Mango tree along with Sri Nandhi.



 
Sevas

 

Raahu Kaalam, Pradhosham, Aarudhra Dharsanam, Sivarathri, Sani Peyarchi and Karthigai Deepam are few of the special days in this temple.
Timings

 

Friday 5:45am–12pm, 4–8:30pm
Saturday 5am–1pm, 3–9pm
Sunday 5am–1pm, 3–9pm
Monday 5:45am–12pm, 4–8:30pm
Tuesday 5:45am–12pm, 4–8:30pm
Wednesday 5:45am–12pm, 4–8:30pm
Thursday 5:45am–12pm, 4–8:30pm

 
Contact

 

4, Dr Ambedkar Salai, Iyyappan Nagar, Ramanathan Nagar, Pozhichalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600074

Conatc : 044 2263 1410
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