Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Agaram, Chengalpattu

 

Moolavar: Sri Kailasanathar
Amman: Sri Akilandeswari Ambal

A Pallava and Chozha period temple in a beautiful village of Agaram.The Original temple might have been constructed during Chozha's period and latter extended during Vijayanagara's period. The Temple is about 3 feet above the ground level with a flight of 5 steps and resembles maadakovil structure.

The temple is facing east with and entrance arch. The sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam and a maha mandapam. Moolavar shivalingam is big and looks majestic.

The artha mandapam was built during Vijayanagara period and are supported by 16 pillars with reliefs like Garudan, Natarajar, Hanuman playing Mridangam, etc. The adhisthana has 12th to 13th Century and 16th century inscriptions.

In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma and Durgai are seen as per the agama concept of any shiva tenple. In the prakaram Ambal sannidhi facing east. In the maha mandapam Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, some loose sculptures, Bhairavar can be seen . The Navagrahas are in sitting posture on their respective vahanas.

Time: 7:30 a.m, Oru kala poojai only

Contact:
The temple has oru kala pujai so the kurukal comes late, so we can reach the local person Shanmugam at 9444865674. He opens the temple when you want to have Dharshan.

A must visit temple for sure.

Location:
Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Agaram, Chengalpattu