This temple is around 1500 years old and was built in the Chola period.“Killi” is the surname of Chola kings and there are historical references to kings from the Chola period like King Nedungkilli and King Killivalavan. It is possible that this place’s name “Kiliyanur” might have been derived from its connection to the Chola dynasty.
Architecture
Legend / Local stories
It is said that the lingam (Moolavar) was installed and worshiped by Sage Agasthiyar, so the lord is named Sri Agastheeswarar.
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Sri Agastheesw, Sri Agastheeswarar Temple, Pondicherry
Sri Agastheeswarar Temple, Pondic, Sri Agastheeswarar Temple, Pondicherry
How to Reach:
Kiliyanur is at a distance of about 25 kms from Pondicherry on the Pondicherry to Tindivanam route. After crossing Morattandi, there is a small road on the right going to Kiliyanur village. Travel along that road for about 3 kms to reach the temple. The temple is near the village Brammadesam and at a distance of about one km from Kiliyanur bus stand.
Address
Sri Agastheeswarar Temple,
Thiru Kiliyanur, Thindivanam Taluk,
Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu – 604001.
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