Sri Aanandhavalli samedha Agastheeswarar a beautiful shrine Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated at Pozhichalur, near Pallavaram in Chennai. This temple is an ancient temple situated about 5 km from Pallavaram -Chennai.
Attractions in this Temple
The sanctum of the Lord faces east and that of his consort faces south. The architecture style denotes that the temple belongs to 12th century. The style of construction with resembling the shape of an elephant’s behind.
The temple has a shrine dedicated to Lord Sani; the shrine of Sani is considered to be next to that of Thirunallar.
Lord Sani get papavimosanam in this temple so, sani pooja is very famous in this temple.
How to Reach
Train Route – Beach to Tambaram trains will ply via Pallavarm; get down @ Pallavaram. Temple is situated around 4-5 kilometers from Pallavaram railway station, Pallavaram bus stand is 5 minutes from Pallavaram railway station. One can reach temple by catching Pozhichalur bus from Pallavaram bus stand.
Bus Route – All Tambaram buses plying via Guindy will stops @ Pallavaram, one can reach temple by catching Pozhichalur bus from Pallavaram bus stand.
By Road – Take straight road from Guindy, after crossing the Airport & take right cut after crossing Areva Signal, don’t take U turn, go straight, take 2ndright, go straight and take 2nd left this road will join Pammal main road, take right, go straight reach Pammal municipal office, take right here, this road will reach the Agastheeswarar temple.
Things to remember
- Roads are very narrow and congested, drive your vehicle slowly.
- Bus frequency will be very less in this route.
Nearest Attractions
- Sri Rama Anjaneya and Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Twin Temple– Situated @ GST Road
Tambaram sanatorium. - Kundrathur Murugan Temple – Situated @ Kundrathur, near Pallavaram.
- Tirusoolanathar Temple – Situated @ Tirusulam, near Meenampakkam.
- Neervanna Perumal Temple - Situated @ Tiruneer malai, near Pallavaram.
