Agastheesvarar Temple, Purisai | |
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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]