Shiva Temples
Sri Agastheeswarar (Karuvalarcheri) Temple
அருள்மிகு அகஸ்தீஸ்வரர் சுவாமி திருக்கோயில்
📍 Karuvalcherry🕉️ Agastheeswarar🙏 Akilandeswari, Karulanarayaki🏛️ A thousand years old
About Sri Agastheeswarar (Karuvalarcheri) Temple
The devotees come to this temple and pray to the mother with a sincere heart, perform rituals, and light ghee lamps. After the rituals, they buy turmeric roots from the temple shop and continue worship. By doing so, they believe that all obstacles will be removed, and the blessings of the Karuvalar Naayagi will be bestowed upon them. Pregnant women also benefit from performing this worship. Women who have performed the worship and visited the temple again after a few months witness the fulfillment of their desires, such as childbirth, as well as receiving turmeric as prasadam, which is believed to be powerful.
Temple Timings
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Morning Darshan
6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Afternoon Break
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Temple closed
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Evening Darshan
4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
* Timings may vary during festivals and special occasions. Confirm locally.
History & Legend
Agastya Muni and his wife Lopamudra worshipped here, hence the name Agastheeswarar, bestowed upon the divine lord by the grace of God. It is said that during Agastya's wedding ceremony, Lord Shiva appeared. The main deity here is accompanied by Mulavar and Utsavar vigrahas dedicated to Agastya Muni. Special rituals are observed for them on Pournami and Ayilya nakshatra days.
Both Ambikai and Easwaran are worshipped together in this temple. Laxmi Narayana Perumal Temple is located nearby. It's an auspicious setting where both Arya and Shiva are worshipped, reflecting the tradition desired by Agastya Rishi.
In Agastya Perumal's scriptural region, it is referred to as 'Guruvalan Cherri' which signifies the place where Guru Bhakti (devotion to the teacher) is glorified. This place is considered a sacred ground that fosters Guru Bhakti and enhances reverence. It's a place where Guru Bhakti flourishes, transcending worldly desires. Through the grace of Agastya Perumal's Guru Bhakti, one attains spiritual enlightenment, indicating the culmination of divine grace.
The scriptural region of Agastya Perumal's book says, 'Guruvalan Cherri' which means the place where Guru Bhakti (devotion to the teacher) is glorified. This place is considered a sacred ground that fosters Guru Bhakti and enhances reverence. It's a place where Guru Bhakti flourishes, transcending worldly desires. Through the grace of Agastya Perumal's Guru Bhakti, one attains spiritual enlightenment, indicating the culmination of divine grace.
Location & Directions
Maruta is about 2 km from Nallur on the Kumbakonam - Valangaiman route. Karularasheri is located in the distance
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Temple Details
Main Deity
Agastheeswarar
Goddess
Akilandeswari, Karulanarayaki
Antiquity
A thousand years old
FAQ — Sri Agastheeswarar (Karuvalarcheri) Temple
What are the timings of Sri Agastheeswarar (Karuvalarcheri) Temple?+
Sri Agastheeswarar (Karuvalarcheri) Temple is open for morning darshan from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and evening darshan from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The temple remains closed during 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Where is Sri Agastheeswarar (Karuvalarcheri) Temple located?+
Maruta is about 2 km from Nallur on the Kumbakonam - Valangaiman route. Karularasheri is located in the distance
Which deity is worshipped at Sri Agastheeswarar (Karuvalarcheri) Temple?+
The main deity is Agastheeswarar. The goddess is Akilandeswari, Karulanarayaki.