Arulmigu Agastheeswarar Temple
அருள்மிகு அகத்தீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்
Lord Shiva · Puducherry, Puducherry (Pondicherry)
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About the temple
Historic temple visited by Sage Agastya Inner peace, spiritual growth
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:30 – 20:30
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
Deity
Lord Shiva · ଶିବ (Shiva)Lord Vinayaka (Ganesha)Lord Murugan
- Deity form
- Shiva Lingam (Swayambhu)
- Religious tradition
- Tamil Shaiva Agama
- Sanskrit name
- अगस्त्येश्वर मन्दिरम्
- Also known as
- Agastheeswarar Temple, Villianur
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:30-12:00, 16:30-20:30
- Break timings
- 12:00-16:30
- Special days
- Extended during festivities
- Festival timings
- Open until late night during Maha Shivaratri.
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 08:00 AM
- Midday aarti
- 12:00 PM
- Evening aarti
- 06:30 PM
- Night aarti
- 08:00 PM
- Special aarti days
- Pradosham, Pournami.
- Ritual schedule
- 4-time Pooja
- Pooja timings
- Available at counter
- Abhishek timings
- Morning
- Special poojas
- Available
- Online pooja booking
- Via portal
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Chola Dynasty
- Architect / builder
- Traditional Sthapathis
- Construction materials
- Stone and brick
- Historical events
- Ancient legend
- Renovations
- Maintained by temple committee
- Archaeological importance
- Local heritage
- Legends
- Sage Agastya worshipped here
- Inscriptions
- Present
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Medieval
- Structure
- Complex
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Entrance tower
- Mandapa
- Mahamandapam
- Sculptural features
- Shiva Lingam
- Artistic elements
- Traditional stucco
- Construction technique
- Traditional masonry
- Unique features
- Serene ambiance
Festivals & events
- Festival calendar
- Tamil annual cycle
- Special celebration days
- Pradosham
- Cultural events
- Religious music
- Annual events
- Maha Shivaratri, Panguni Uthiram, Navaratri.
- Peak crowd season
- Pradosham days and auspicious Tamil months.
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
- Parking capacity
- 20-30 vehicles
- Parking fees
- Approx. 20-50 INR
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
- Vibhuti/Kumkum.