Sri Agneeswarar temple
Lord of the temple is praised by Saint Gnanasambandar in his Thevaram hymns. This is the 115th Shiva temple on the southern bank of Cauvery praised in Thevaram hymns Lord Shiva is Swayambumurthy in the temple. Traditionally, Navagrahas in Shiva temples do not look at each other but in different directions. It is noteworthy that they are in the form of the letter PA in Tamil thus facing one another. Lord Muruga graces here with a bow as Danus Subramania – Danus in Sanskrit means bow. Sani Bhagwan in the temple is holding a plough as if respecting the dignity of labour Lord is swayambumurthy in the temple. Navagrahas, against tradition, are facing one another in this temple. Lord Muruga is praised as Danus Subramania with a bow in His hand. Planet Sani Bhagwan is holding a plough in his hand indicating the dignity of labour Those afflicted by adverse Saturn aspects pray to Lord Agneeswarar and also Sani Bhagwan for relief. Devotees perform Abhishek to Lord and offer vastras Lor
