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Tamil Nadu Agastheeswarar Temple At Dharapuram
Location | Dharapuram, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu |
Managed by | Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Executive Officer |
Primary deity | Lord Shiva |
Also known as | Lord Agastheeswarar |
The Arul Migu Agastheeswarar Temple is situated near the river Amravathi in Dharapuram Taluka of Tirupur District. This is an ancient temple and devotees have faith that they will be blessed by Lord Shiva.
History
According to a legend, on wedding day of Goddess Paravati, Lord Brahma, Thirumal and Moppathu gathered at a mountain named ‘Meru’. This lowered the northern part of the mountain and southern part was elevated. So Lord Shiva sent Agathiyar to Pothigai to bring back the mountain in original position. On the way to Pothigai, Agathiyar stayed in Dharapuram and sent his followers to ‘Kasi’ to get the ‘Shiv Linga’. The followers failed to return in time. In the meantime, Agathiyar formed the Linga with the Amravathi river bed and worshipped Lord Shiva. So this deity gets the name ‘Agastheeswarar’.
Later when the followers came back from Kashi with the Linga, it was established as ‘Kasi Viswanathar’ in the right side of the temple.
Significance Of The Temple
It is believed that wishes are fulfilled in this temple. There are several stories talking about the solutions which devotees got for their various problems like unemployment, marriage troubles, children issues, etc.
Timings And Other Important Information
Temple Timing: 6.00 am to 8.00 pm.
Weather
Dharapuram has moderate climate throughout the year. Summer (March to May) is hot with a maximum temperature reaching 35⁰C and minimum 24⁰C. Average temperature rest of the year ranges from minimum 20⁰C to maximum 32⁰C. This region seeks rainfall in the month of October and November.
How To Reach
By Air
Nearest airport is at Coimbatore which is about 80 km from Dharapuram
By Rail
Railheads close to Dharapuram are located at Palani (34 km) and Tirupur (48 km)
By Road
The taluka is well connected by the buses operated by private companies and State Transport Corporation
Accomodation
Hotels in Dharapuram
HOTEL NAME |
TYPE |
ADDRESS |
PRICE (onwards) |
Ambal Lodge |
Good |
122, Pollachi Road |
350 |
SreeAman Residency |
Budget |
Bye Pass Corner |
150 |
Hotel Sakthi Lodge |
Low cost |
Bye Pass Corner |
100 |
Hotels in Tirupur (48 km from Dharapuram)
HOTEL NAME |
TYPE |
ADDRESS |
PRICE (onwards) |
Hotel Velan Green Fields |
Luxury |
41, Kangayam Road |
4500 |
Poppy’s Hotel |
Luxury |
7/27, Avinashi Road |
3000 |
Ginger Hotel |
Medium |
16-4, Kangeyam Road |
1800 |
Maniam Classic Hotel |
Medium |
219, Kumaran Road |
1000 |
Vinayaga Hotel |
Budget |
5/3, Kumaran Road |
700 |
M.P. Hotel |
Budget |
5, Dharapuram Road |
450 |
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