Sri Agathiswarar Temple is sandwiched between two companies and is located in Noombal, a suburb between Iyyappanthangal and Thiruverkadu. There is a narrow lane leading from the Main Road to the Temple. This is a very ancient Temple which is believed to have been built by King Kulothunga Cholan. It is also said that Sage Agasthiyar was very fond of this place and had come and prayed here. The Sankarachariyars of Kanchi Mutt viz. Maha Periyavar, Jayendra Saraswathi and Vijayendrar too had come here to worship Lord Agastheeswarar several years before. This Temple gains prominence due to the fact that it is considered as and Agni Lingam Temple. This Temple is East facing and there is a Bali Peedam close to which a Nandhi Vaahanam facing the Moolasthanam could be seen under a small four pillared enclosure. Beyond it is a four pillared Maha Mandapam on top of which there are Idols of Shiva, Parvathy, Ganapathy, Murugan, Nandhi Bhagwan etc. This Maha Mandapam leads to the Sanctum Sanctorum which has a tile flooring and Idols of two Dwara Baalakas are seen in a standing posture. Inside the Sanctum Sanctorum Sri Agastheeswarar, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva is seen in the form of a Shiva Lingam. Above the Presiding Deity is a lovely Rudraksha Pandhal and Lord Natarajas Idol too is seen there on one side. The Consort os Sri Agastheeswarar is Goddess Parvathy who is known here as Sri Anandavalli Ambal. She could be seen South facing in Her Shrine. There is a Urchavamoorthy Idol of Shiva and Parvathy and another Idol of Sage Agasthiyar kept preserved in the Shrine of Sri Anandhavalli Ambal. On the right of the Maha Mandapam is a Sub Shrine for Kaala Bhairavar who is carved out of a black stone. The Temple is unique since the rear of the Temple resembles the Gajabrushtam. Likewise the Temple's Vimanam too is similar to Gajabrushtam. The Idols of the following God are kept around the Koshtam is Vinayagar, Dhakshinamoorthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahmma, Durgai and Chandikeshwarar. There are exclusive Sub Shrines for Mambazha Vinayagar and Valli Devasena Samedha Subramaniyar and between these two is a tiled Thulasi Maadam. Beyond the Murugan Sannadhi is an elevated pedestal on top of which is mounted a Shiva Lingam and it is believed that Kaalava Siddhar had attainted Samadhi at the very same place. Unlike other Temples the Navagraha enclosure in this Temple has been built much bigger. The Surya Bhagwan occupies the prime position at the centre of the Navagrahams in His usual Horse driven Chariot and He is flanked by His two Consorts Usha and Chaya Devi. The Navagrahams around them are featured along with their Consorts. The Temple has a Ghoshala in the rear side. One side of the Temple has a huge Temple Kitchen and free Annadhanam is distributed to all Devotees coming here on festive occasions. There is a temporary shelter close to it and this shelter has a makeshift stage or podium and Divine Functions and Weddings could be conducted here with ease. The Temple has been built by G.Bhadrachalam and is now taken care by G.B Sundarraj. The day today adminstrations of this Temple is taken care by A.K.Veerabhadran and the Temple Purohit is Shivakumar Sivachariar. Maha Shivarathiri, Arudhra Dharisanam, Pradhosham, Thei Pirai Astami, Skandahara Chathurthi, Shasti etc are same of the notable festivals which draws Devotees in thousands. This Temple is becoming more popular and Devotees frequenting Temples in and around Thiruverkadu make it a point to visit this Temple too since it is glorified as a Agni Lingam Temple. The Temple is one among the Ashta Lingam Temples. Many Devotees who come here with a fervent Prayer of getting married and wanting to have kids get their wishes fulfilled very soon. The Temple has enormous cemented free car parking space. This Temple is a Navagraha Dosha Parihaara Sthalam.

Contact Details: G.B.Sundarraj  98401 23464

Temple Timing: 7.30 AM to 10.30 AM and 4.30 PM to 8.30 PM

Distance from Porur to Noombal is 8 Kms

Distance from Poonamallee to Noombal is 6 Kms

Distance from Iyyappanthangal to Noombal is 2 Kms

Distance from Kundrathur to Noombal is 9 Kms

Distance from Anna Nagar to Noombal is 11 Kms

Distance from Vadapalani to Noombal is 12 Kms

Distance from Maduravoyal to Noombal is 5 Kms

Distance from Thirumazhisai to Noombal is 10 Kms

Distance from Guindy to Noombal is 14 Kms

Distance from Sriperumbudur to Noombal is 26 Kms

Distance from Siruvapuri to Noombal is 41 Kms

Distance from Kancheepuram to Noombal is 60 Kms

Distance from Vellore to Noombal is 125 Kms

Distance from Kaveripakkam to Noombal is 83 Kms

Distance from Gnayiru to Noombal is 36 Kms

Distance from Thiruninravur to Noombal is 21 Kms

Distance from Avadi to Noombal is 10 Kms

Distance from Vikravandi to Noombal is 145 Kms

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