Agnipureeswarar Temple

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The glory of Lord of the temple is praised by Saint Tirunavukkarasar in his Thevaram hymns. This is the 62nd Shiva temple on the southern bank of Cauvery praised in Thevaram hymns.

The shrine for the four saivite saints known as Nalvar is in the front mandap. Ambica shrine is on the right. Presiding Lord shrine is just opposite. Dwarapalakas are sculpted in stone. Sculptures of Saint Appar, Agni, Gowri, a Shivalinga, milking Kamadenu, Vrushabaruda are in line on the walls of sanctum sanctorum.

Mother Parvathi performed penance here to be born as daughter of sage Katyayana and to have the hand of the hand of Lord in wedding. Lord appeared before Mother Parvathi and married Her in Tiruvezhi Mizhalai. Hence, this place is considered as an ideal place of worship for removal of obstacles in marriage matters. Those suffering from blood pressure and heat related ailments bathe in the theertha in the temple and offer a preparation made of wheat as nivedhana. Those facing delays in their building works, bring seven bricks to the temple so that the construction goes without delay. Of the Panchamurthis in the temple, the Somaskanda Murthi looks very beautiful.

Daksha while performing a yajna, intentionally avoided Lord Shiva and invited others to participate in the yajna. Agni is one among those attended the yajna. For attending a yajna to humiliate Lord Shiva, Agni was punished by Badrakali and Veerabadra and had to bear their curse. Agni could not attend any yajna then with his curse. This resulted in the failure of monsoon creating drought. Agni came to this place, worshipped Lord Shiva and got relieved of his curse. As Agni worshipped here, Lord is praised as Agnipureeswarar and the sacred spring Agni Theertham. 
Moolavar: Agnipureeswarar               

Amman / Thayar: Gowri Parvathi               

Thala Virutcham: Vanni               

Theertham: Agni Theertham               

Pathigam: Thirunavukarasar                

Old year:1000-2000 years old               

Historical Name: Anniyur, Annur               

From Kumbakonam, take Karaikal road till Pudur and from there, take Konerirajapuram, Vadamattam road. From Vadamattam, Tiru Anniyur is about 4 km in the east direction. Those who come from Chennai or Puducherry can come up to Peralam. From Peralam, take Tiru Anniyur - Vadamattam road to reach Tiru Anniyur temple.

Other paadal petra sivasthalam in the vicinity of this sivasthalam

1.Tirukkaruvili Kottittai is 4 Kms from here

2. Tiruveezhimizhalai is 4 Kms. from here

3. Sirukudi and Tiruppamburam are the other sivasthalams located nearby in the east direction.

Lord Shiva in the temple is a swayambumurthy. The glory of Lord of the temple is praised by Saint Tirunavukkarasar in his Thevaram hymns. This is the 62nd Shiva temple on the southern bank of Cauvery praised in Thevaram hymns.

Those facing problems in the wedding proposals perform archanas to Lord Agnipureeswarar here and go to Tiruveezhi Mazhalai temple to continue the worship for best results. Those finding defects in the trade places and in their homes pray to Lord for reliefs. This is considered as a Vasthu remedy temple.

Those suffering from heat related diseases use to bathe in the sacred spring and offer preparations made of wheat as nivedhana to Lord.

The temple is open from 7.30 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Sri Agnipureeswarar Temple, Vanniyur (Anniyur) - 612 201, Tiruvarur districtContact Number - +91 435 244 9578 
Do:
  • Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to Temple.
  • Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
  • Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
  • Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
  • Do maintain silence and recite Om Namahsivaya or your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
  • Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
  • Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
  • Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.

Don't s:
  • Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping of God and Goddess.
  • Do not smoke at Temple.
  • Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
  • Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
  • Do not approach mediators for quick Darshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others.
  • Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
  • Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
  • Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
  • Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
  • Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
  • Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
  • Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.

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