Agnipureeswarar Temple (Sathayam Star) ✓

📍 Thirupugalur, Tamil Nadu

⭐ Featured Regional Significance

Sathayam (Shatabhisha) nakshatra temple at Thirupugalur near Nannilam, where Lord Agnipureeswarar with Karundharkuzhali blesses healing and health.

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🕒 Practical Information

Temple Timings: Opens 6:00 AM, closes 8:00 PM

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Darshan Timings: Morning: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Evening: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Entry Fee: Free

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🕉️ Spiritual Details

Primary Deity:

Lord Agnipureeswarar (Shiva)

Temple Type:

Star Temple (Explore Cluster) →

Deity Forms:

Agnipureeswarar, Agneeswarar Thirupugalur, Sathayam Star Temple

🕉️ Divine Snapshot

Primary Deity:

Lord Agnipureeswarar (Shiva)

Temple Category:

Star Temple (Explore Cluster)

Temple Timings:

Opens 6:00 AM, closes 8:00 PM

Location:

Thirupugalur, Tamil Nadu (Explore temples in Mayiladuthurai)

Full Address:

Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thirupugalur, near Nannilam, Tamil Nadu, India

Spiritual Highlights

Unique Powers:

Health, recovery, medicinal blessings.

Miracle Beliefs:

Shatabhisha, the star of the hundred physicians, is linked with healing and medicine, and devotees believe Agnipureeswarar aids recovery and health on the Sathayam star day.

Devotee Practices:

Devotees visit on the Sathayam star day, offer bilva and milk abhishekam, and pray with Karundharkuzhali for healing.

Spiritual Benefits:

Healing, recovery of health, medicinal blessings and Sathayam / Shatabhisha grace.

About Agnipureeswarar Temple (Sathayam Star)

Sri Agnipureeswarar Temple at Thirupugalur, about 10 km from Nannilam on the Kumbakonam-Nagapattinam route, is the traditional star temple for Sathayam (Shatabhisha), a nakshatra linked with healing and medicine. It is one of the 27 Nakshatra (Natchathira) Star Temples of Tamil Nadu, each linked to a specific birth star.

Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Agnipureeswarar, the Sathayam star deity associated with the purifying and healing power of sacred fire, with Goddess Karundharkuzhali. It is a Tiruvarur-belt Shiva temple of Agnipureeswarar / Agneeswarar with Karundharkuzhali Ambal. Its sacred focus includes Agnipureeswarar lingam, Karundharkuzhali Ambal and Nandi.

Sathayam (Shatabhisha) is the healing star of the hundred physicians, medicine and recovery, ruled by Rahu and presided over by Varuna, lord of the waters. Shatabhisha, the star of the hundred physicians, is linked with healing and medicine, and devotees believe Agnipureeswarar aids recovery and health on the Sathayam star day.

Devotees seek healing, recovery of health, medicinal blessings and Sathayam / Shatabhisha grace. Devotees visit on the Sathayam star day, offer bilva and milk abhishekam, and pray with Karundharkuzhali for healing. It is the primary Sathayam healing temple in the Nannilam-Nagapattinam corridor, where the Agni purification theme is strong.

Reaching the temple: Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thirupugalur, near Nannilam, Tamil Nadu, India. Thirupugalur is about 10 km from Nannilam toward Nagapattinam; combine it with Tiruvarur and Nannilam-area temples. Nearby you can also visit Tiruvarur Thyagaraja Temple, Nannilam temples and Nagapattinam coastal shrines.