115. SRI AGNEESWARAR TEMPLE TIRUKKOLLIKKADU

Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam	232nd Shiva Sthalams(One of the Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam)
Region	Chola Naadu - South
Chola Naadu - South	115th Shiva Sthalam
Pathigam	Saint Thirugnanasambanthar

HISTORY:

This Shivastalam is located 4 km southwest of Tirunellikka near Tiruvarur. Tiruttenkoor is a Shivastalam in the vicinity.

Saturn's shrine is of significance here in this shrine where  The Navagrahas are in a single file as in Tiruvarur. Agni (Lord of Fire) is said to have worshipped Shiva at this Sthalam.

SALIENT FEATURE:

·        The temple at this sivasthalam covers an area of about 1 acre.

·        The shrine for Lord Shiva is facing west.

·        The shrine for Saturn in this temple is considered important.

TEMPLE INFORMATION:

Moolavar	Sri Theevannanathar, Sri Agneeswarar
Ambal	Sri Panjinumelladiammai
Theertham	Agni Theertham
Sthala Vriksham	Vilvam

 BELIEF:

Those afficted by adverse Saturn aspects pray to lord and also sani bhagwan for relief.

TEMPLE FESTIVAL:

Tamil Month	English Month	Festival Name
Markazhi	Dec-Jan	Thiruvadhirai
Maasi	Feb-Mar	Maha Shivrathri

 HOW TO REACH:

This paadal petra sthalam is situated about 15 Kms from Tirutturaipoondi. Other nearby paadal petra shivasthalams are Tiruthengur and Tirunellikka.

TEMPLE ADDRESS:

Sri Agneeswarar Temple,

Tirukkollikkadu,

Thiruvarur,

Tamil Nadu.

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