| Agastheesvarar Temple, Purisai | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tiruvannamalai |
| Deity | Agastheesvarar |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Purisai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | |
| Geographic coordinates | 12°34′44″N79°35′07″E / 12.5790°N 79.5852°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Completed | |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 109.02 m (358 ft) |
Agastheesvarar Temple, Purisai is a Siva temple in Purisai in Tiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu (India). [1] [2]
It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Sundarar. [2]
The presiding deity is Agastheesvarar. The Goddess is known as Akilandesvari. [3]
This temple is located between Vandavasi and Cheyyar. There is also another Purisai near Thakkolam. [3]