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Anniyur Agnipureeswarar Temple

Anniyur Agnipureeswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Vanniyur / Anniyur, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Chola Temple Famous Temple Nayanmar Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam South India Temple Spiritual Healing Temple Tevaram Temple

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⏰ Darshan

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

📅 Best Time to Visit

All days

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Anniyur Agnipureeswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple located at Vanniyur, traditionally known as Anniyur, in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Agnipureeswarar, with Goddess Gowri Parvathi as the consort. The temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the Tevaram hymns of the Nayanmars.

🏛 Temple History

The temple has an ancient Shaiva tradition. According to the traditional sthala history, Agni, the fire deity, worshipped Shiva here, which is associated with the name Agnipureeswarar. The temple is situated on the northern bank of the Arisil River, a branch of the Cauvery.

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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

0

No festivals available.

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

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Dress Code

Traditional/modest dress recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Available

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Prasad Details

Temple prasadam/naivedyam is provided according to temple arrangements.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Have darshan of Agnipureeswarar.
Visit Gowri Parvathi Amman shrine.
Remember that this is a Paadal Petra Sthalam.
Learn about Agni worshipping Shiva at this sthalam.
Read about the Tevaram connection of Tirunavukkarasar.
Visit the temple's traditional shrines and architecture.
Morning is a convenient time for darshan.
Pradosham is an important Shiva worship occasion.
Maha Shivaratri is an important festival for devotees.
Follow temple instructions regarding photography.
Remove footwear before entering the temple.
Carry drinking water during hot weather.
Senior citizens may prefer morning darshan.
Combine the visit with nearby Tiruvarur-area Shiva temples.
Maintain cleanliness and silence inside the temple.

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Mayiladuthurai Junction • 20.00 km

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport • 140.00 km

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Bus Stand

Mayiladuthurai Bus Stand • 22.00 km

Anniyur Agnipureeswarar Temple Gallery

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