Sri Agnipureeswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Thiruppugalur, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Chola Temple Nayanmar Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam Sambandar Temple South India Temple Tevaram Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for visiting.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Sri Agnipureeswarar Temple at Thiruppugalur is an ancient Shiva temple and a Tevaram Paadal Petra Sthalam. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Agnipureeswarar, while the Goddess is Karundhar Kuzhali Ammai. The temple is closely associated with the Nayanmars, particularly Appar and Sundarar, and is an important centre of Tamil Shaiva heritage.

🏛 Temple History

The temple is traditionally associated with Agni, the god of fire, who is believed to have worshipped Lord Shiva here. Because of this association, Shiva came to be known as Agnipureeswarar. The temple also has an important place in the history of the Nayanmars. Appar is traditionally associated with this sacred place, and the temple is remembered as one of the significant Shaiva pilgrimage centres of the Cauvery region.

The temple complex preserves the architectural and religious traditions of the Chola region and contains inscriptions that reflect the historical patronage of the temple. Thiruppugalur is also associated with the life of Muruga Nayanar, one of the celebrated Nayanmars.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

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No daily poojas available.

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Special Rituals

Sacred offerings and temple rituals

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No special rituals available currently.

🎉 Temple Festivals

No festivals available.

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

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Dress Code

Traditional and modest clothing is recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Not available

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Prasad Details

Prasadam is available according to temple arrangements.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

This is an important Tevaram Paadal Petra Sthalam.
Devotees interested in Nayanmar history should spend time exploring the temple inscriptions and shrine traditions.
Thiruppugalur can be included in a pilgrimage covering other important Shiva temples in the Nagapattinam–Thiruvarur region.
Visit during the early morning or evening for a more comfortable darshan.
During major Shaiva festivals and special poojas, the temple may be more crowded.