Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thirupugalur
Tamil Nadu
Agnipureeswarar Temple in Thirupugalur, a village in Nagapattinam district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Constructed in the Tamil style of architecture, the temple is believed to have been built during the Cholas period in the 10th century. Shiva is worshipped as Agnipureeswarar and his consort Parvathi as Karundar Kuzhali.
From the Wikipedia article Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thirupugalur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it is
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How to reach
- By train: nearest station Nagapattinam Junction railway station (NGT), about 26 km by road.
- By air: Thanjavur Air Force Station (TJV), about 85 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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