Sri Agastheeswarar Temple, Vembedu, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu.

 24^th November 2019.

The visit to this Sri Agastheeswarar temple at Vembedu near Thiruporur was a part of the Pallava and Chozha period temples. The Visit was scheduled for 24^th November 2019. After the Sri Varadharaja  Perumal temple of Kayar, on the way to Thiruporur, we happened to see this temple on the right side of the Road, and an Anjaneyar statue is before the Shiva Temple.  Looking at the structure, we believe that the temple may belong to the Vijayanagara period.

This temple is believed to be one of the Thevara Vaippu Sthalam sung by  Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal. It is believed that this is one of the 108 Shiva Lingas installed by  Sage Agasthiyar in Thondai Nadu and a Thevara Vaippu Sthalam. Thirunavukkarau Swamigal has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of Agatheechuram, along with Nandhikechuram, Mahalaechuram, Nagechuram, Kodeechuram, Kondeechuram, Kukkudechuram, Akkeechuram, Adakechuram, Ayaneechuram Aththeechuram, Siddheechuram, and Ramechuram.

நாடகமா டிடநந்தி கேச்சுரமா காளேச்

        சுரநாகேச் சுரநாக ளேச்சுரநன் கான

கோடீச் சுரங் கொண்டீச் சுரந்திண் டீச் சுரங்

        குக்குடேச் சுரமகத்தீச் சுரங்கூறுங்கால்

ஆடகேச் சுரமகத்தீச் சுரமய னீச்சுர

        மத்தீக்சுரஞ் சித்தீக்சுர மந்தண் கானல்

ஈடுதிரை யிராமேசசுர மென்றென் றேத்தி

        யிறைவனுறை சுரம்பலவு மியம்பு வோமே.

….. திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள் ( 6-71-8 )

 

Moolavar : Sri Agastheeswarar

Consort   : Sri Vedavalli

Some of the salient features of this temple are…

The temple faces east without any Rajagopuram or Dwajasthambam. Balipeedam and Nandhi are in the mukha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum antarala, artha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. Mukha mandapam was supported by 20 pillars of Vijayanagara period. Ambal Sri Vedavalli is in mukha mandapam facing south. The Mukha Mandapa ceiling has fish carving, solar, and Lunar eclipse reliefs.

In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma, and Durgai. In praharam Vinayagar, Balamurugan, and Padithurai Vinayagar. The temple tank is on the west side of the temple.

ARCHITECTURE

The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, ardha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The adhistana is of pada bandha adhistana with three patta kumuda. The vimana over the sanctum sanctorum is of two talas.

   

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

Looking at the style of pillars, the temple may belong to the 17^th to 18^th Century, ie, the Vijayanagaras or Nayaka period. There are no inscriptions found in this temple.

      

TEMPLE TIMINGS:

Since Oru Kala Pooja is conducted, closing and opening are unpredictable.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Mr Velu may be contacted on his mobile 94440 07963 and Mr Veeraraghavan  9677007842 for further details.

HOW TO REACH:

City bus route no. 555M from Tambaram to Thiruporur passes through the Villages of Vembedu and Mambakkam.     

Vembedu is about 15.6 km from Mambakkam, 7.5 km from Thiruporur, and 33 km from Tambaram.

Share autos and autos are available from Mambakkam Junction and Thiruporur.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

An Anjaneyar stucco image in an adjacent Vishnu Temple 

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