Srikalahasteeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
One of the 12 temples connected with the story of Kumbakonam, and where Siva – as Jurahareswarar – receives abhishekam with hot water… Read More Srikalahasteeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
One of the 12 temples connected with the story of Kumbakonam, and where Siva – as Jurahareswarar – receives abhishekam with hot water… Read More Srikalahasteeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
One of 12 temples connected with the origin of Kumbakonam, and one of the oldest temples in Kumbakonam… Read More Banapureeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
One of the 12 temples associated with the story of Kumbakonam, more famous for Rahukala Kali … Read More Ekambareswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
One of the 12 temples connected with the story of Kumbakonam, and Sage Gautama’s relief from pasu-hatya dosham… Read More Gautameswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
The third largest of the 9 Nagarathar temples, this temple filled with exemplary architecture is perhaps the origin of the primacy of Bhairavar worship in the region. Siva deputed Bhairavar to overcome an asura, after which Bhairavar merged back into Siva as a growing light of knowledge, giving Siva the name Tirumeignana Pureeswarar. But how is this temple connected to ridding Brahma of his ego, as well as the Ramayanam?… Read More Valarolinathar, Vairavanpatti, Sivaganga
When Brahma undertook a pilgrimage to rid himself of a curse by Sage Durvasa, he installed a temple for Siva here, and is said to worship Siva even today, from the nearby Aravan Malai. Siva is also worshipped as Sarabeswara here, and the temple has a Ramayanam connection as well. But why is Siva named Rudra Koteeswarar here, and what interesting aspect of Siva’s family is part of this temple’s sthala puranam?… Read More Rudrakoteeswarar, Chaturveda Mangalam, Sivaganga
Said to have been built by Kodumbalur Velir, the army general of Sundara Chola, during the 10th century, this temple has several inscriptions about him, and various other important members of Chola royalty of the time. Suryan worships Siva here with his rays, twice a year, for 10 days at a time. But what is the etymology of the names of Siva and Parvati at this place?… Read More Vedapureeswarar, Tirukazhithattai, Thanjavur
This temple for Siva as the handsome Sundareswarar is located very close to Kumbakonam. Several celestials are said to have to worshipped here and received many boons and blessings. This Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam finds mention in one of Sundarar’s pathigams. But why is this place called Koranattu Karuppur, and why is this temple more famous as the Petti Kali Amman temple?… Read More Sundareswarar, Koranattu Karuppur, Thanjavur
The sthala puranam of this temple is about Brahma losing the Vedas to the demons Madhu and Kaitabha, and regaining them with Vishnu’s help, and also regaining his wisdom after worshipping Siva here. This Chola temple from the time of Kulothunga Chola III has some excellent examples of Chola sculptures, including Adhikara Nandi and Siva as Kirata Murti. But how is this temple connected to the annual ritual of Avani Avittam?… Read More Brahma Gnana Pureeswarar, Keezha Korkkai, Thanjavur
This village temple is located very close to the Paadal Petra Sthalam and naga dosham nivritti sthalam at Tirupampuram. Brahma worshipped here, and was relieved of the curse he had suffered for having forgotten his duties of creation. The temple needs more visitors to help it regain its lost prominence, and to support the locals who offer their services to the temple. But why is there a vigraham of a snake next to the Nandi?… Read More Brahmapureeswarar, Pozhakudi, Tiruvarur
This is one of the 7 temples that comprise the Mayiladuthurai Sapta Sthanam set of temples. The sthala puranam here concerns a civet (punugu or musk) cat which worshipped Siva here, and was blessed by the Lord. The temple is also seems to share a connection with the nearby Moovalur temple, with Brahma and Vishnu worshipping Siva. But why is this place called Koranad, and how is it connected to Nesa Nayanar?… Read More Punugeswarar, Koranad, Mayiladuthurai
This 900-year-old temple was built by Vikrama Chola, and the presiding deity named Kulothunga Chozheeswaramudaiya Mahadevar, in honour of Vikrama’s father Kulothunga Chola I. Vikrama Chola’s mother’s names are also the basis for the name of this place and the well-known nearby town of Madhurantakam. But what is unusual about the deities in the koshtam, at this temple?… Read More Vaitheeswaran, Chintamani Nallur, Viluppuram
More popular as the Thyagarajar temple, this temple for Siva as Adi Pureeswarar has several puranams associated with it. Siva came to Brahma’s aid to keep the pralayam waters away, during the creation of the earth. Vattaparai Amman’s shrine here is connected to Kannagi from the Silappathikaram. The temple is also famously associated with Sundarar’s marriage to Sangili Nachiyar. But what are the various dualities at this temple, and the multiple connections it has with the Thyagarajar temple at Tiruvarur?… Read More Adipureeswarar, Tiruvottriyur, Chennai
With many interesting sthala puranams, this Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam is a prarthana sthalam for relief from naga dosham, for obtaining clarity of thought and purging one’s negative energies. In the Tamil month of Panguni (March-April), at the time of Meena Lagnam, sounds of celestial instruments are believed to emanate from the temple tank, as Siva is said to go down to Nagaloka at that time to perform his dance for a devotee-king. How did this come about?… Read More Naganathar, Peraiyur, Pudukkottai
This Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam located very near Pudukottai, is home to several interesting sthala puranams. One of these involves a cache of 3000 golden palm fruit that are believed to be hidden in a cache near the temple, and this also gives the nearby area of Porpanai Kottai its name. Arangulam itself is named for the image of a Siva Lingam (Hara) seen in the temple’s tank (kulam). But what is the fascinating reason behind devotees gifting their children to Brhadambal Amman at this temple?… Read More Arangulanathar, Tiruvarangulam, Pudukkottai
This is where Vishnu worshipped after visiting Madurai for the Meenakshi-Sundareswarar wedding, and Siva explained the meaning of the Vedas to Him. The temple is also connected to another son of the soil, and one of the most influential of the Saivite bhakti saints – Manikkavasagar – who was born here and received Siva’s deeksha as well. This beautiful Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam has stunning Pandya architecture, but how is it connected with a Tamil retelling of the Mahabharatam?… Read More Tirumarainathar, Tiruvathavur, Madurai
Brahma’s carelessness led to the demons Madhu & Kaitabha stealing the Vedas from him, which led to all creation coming to a sudden halt. Vishnu had to fight the demons to get back the Vedas. As penitence, Brahma performed penance here in human form, and so is depicted with only one head, instead of his usual four. But how is this temple connected to Srirangam, the Mughal invasion of the south, and the Vaishnavite saint-philosopher Pillai Lokacharyar?… Read More Veda Narayana Perumal, Kodikulam, Madurai
Why is Kumbakonam regarded as a special place and a temple town? Here is the story of how Kumbakonam came into being… Read More The story of Kumbakonam
This Pancha Varada Kshetram, which finds mention in the Mahabharatam, is one of the temples the Pandavas visited during their period of exile, and they regained the wisdom they had lost when gambling with the Kauravas. The long list of dynasties who ruled the region, have each left their mark on the temple construction. But what is the connection between this temple and the celestial architect Takshaka, in the depiction of Vishnu on three levels at this temple? … Read More Sundara Varadaraja Perumal, Uthiramerur, Kanchipuram
This feature explores the various legends around Bhikshatanar – the form of Siva as a naked, wandering mendicant… Read More The legends of Bhikshatanar
Pancha aranya kshetram near Kumbakonam, where Sambandar’s difficulties in reaching the temple are reimagined as part of the boat festival every year… Read More Vilvaranyeswarar, Tirukollampudur, Tiruvarur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam and Tiruppugazh sthalam, this temple is equally famous for Murugan imparting wisdom, and has an interesting sthala puranam concerning Sage Romaharshana… Read More Jambukaranyeswarar, Koonthalur, Thanjavur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where there are no festivals, because Siva, Parvati and their family wish to remain undisturbed… Read More Palasavaneswarar, Naalur, Thanjavur
Chief amongst the Kumbakonam Navagraham temples, this is also a Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam, and is closely connected to the Tirumangalakudi Prananatheswarar temple… Read More Viswanathar / Suryan, Suryanar Koil, Thanjavur
Where Indra was absolved of his sins for killing demons and having Sage Dadhichi part with his spine… Read More Aranyeswarar, Keezh Tirukattupalli, Nagapattinam
One of the earliest Siva temples in Kumbakonam associated with the legend of the Mahapralayam (great floods)… Read More Nageswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Temple with exquisite sculptures and architecture, where the story of Ardhanari comes to life… Read More Vanduthurainathar, Tiruvanduthurai, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam, where Saneeswaran (Sani) gets pride of place despite this being a Siva temple. Sani here is worshipped as Pongu Sani, and is said to bless devotees with prosperity… Read More Agneeswarar, Tirukollikadu, Tiruvarur
A Sapta Vitanga Sthalam and Paadal Petra Sthalam created by Brahma, where Bheema and the Navagrahas have worshipped Lord Siva. There are several temples where one can seek relief from doshas relating to various planets, but this is one temple where one can get relief from the doshas of all planets! Why is that so? … Read More Brahmapureeswarar, Tirukkuvalai, Nagapattinam
One of the Kumbakonam Navagraham temples, this one dedicated to Sukran, this is where Siva Himself overcame the guiles of Sukracharya… Read More Agneeswarar, Kanjanoor, Thanjavur
Divya Desam connected with Swami Vedanta Desikar, and Hayagreevar, where Vishnu helped the Devas to vanquish the asuras who were helped by Siva… Read More Devanatha Perumal, Tiruvaheendrapuram, Cuddalore
Paadal Petra Sthalam in Chennai, considered a Guru sthalam, and associated with Sage Bharadwaja and Brhaspati amongst others… Read More Tiruvalleswarar, Padi, Chennai
A temple that has existed across the four yugams, where Vishnu appeared to Sanat Kumara… Read More Koodal Azhagar, Madurai, Madurai
Where the Gods and Devas met before Vishnu’s Narasimhavataram, and a temple closely associated with Ramanujar… Read More Soumya Narayana Perumal, Tiru Koshtiyur, Sivaganga
Divya Desam temple located inside the Chidambaram Thillai Natarajar temple, this shrine is connected with the origin of the Kaveri river, and also to the Ramayanam… Read More Govindaraja Perumal, Chidambaram, Cuddalore
Paadal Petra Sthalam closely associated with Sambandar, and considered to be a site of Vishnu’s marriage to Lakshmi, blessed by Siva… Read More Sabdapureeswarar, Tirukolakkaa, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam associated with Vamana Avataram, and the site of Tirumangaiazhvar’s victory over Sambandar in debate… Read More Trivikrama Perumal, Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva, as an old man, cultivated a farmer’s crops instantly… Read More Sivakozhundeeswarar, Teerthanagari, Cuddalore
Paadal Petra Sthalam that rids devotees of the fear of death, and where Amman appeared as Vishnu !… Read More Tirukoteeswarar, Tirukodikkaa, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva blessed sage Durvasa to overcome his anger… Read More Nellivananathar, Tirunellikkaa, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam connected with Neelanakka Nayanar… Read More Ayavantheeswarar, Seeyathamangai, Nagapattinam
Considered the Eastern residence of Vishnu, this Divya Desam temple’s puranam is about how the presiding grew hair on His head to uphold a devotee’s word, that the hair on the garland given to the king actually belonged to the Lord! Interestingly, every amavasya day, the deity is taken outside to meet His devotee Vibheeshana. How did this come to be?… Read More Sowriraja Perumal, Tirukannapuram, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam, considered as Aadi Chidambaram, where Vishnu witnessed Siva’s Ananda tandavam… Read More Swetaranyeswarar, Tiruvenkadu, Nagapattinam
This Paadal Petra Sthalam is connected with the legend of Muchukunda Chakravarti and the maragatha Lingam that he was given by Indra. Despite the popular name of Siva as Kailasanathar in several temples, Amman’s name – Kailasa Nayaki – is rather unique here.but this place also has a story featuring Vinayakar, which has a familiar ring to all of us – fear of the tax man! What is this story? … Read More Kannayira Nathar, Tirukaravasal, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Brahma got back his lost powers after worshipping Siva… Read More Sarguna Nathar, Idumbavanam, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and avatara sthalam of Chandesa Nayanar, this temple has several puranams associated with it… Read More Sakti Gireeswarar, Senganur, Thanjavur
Located near Kumbakonam, this Divya Desam is believed to have existed in all 4 yugams, and is said to have been built by Mayan, the architect of the asuras. We may remember the story from Vamana Avataram, of Sukracharya entering Mahabali’s kamandalam as an insect to block the flow of water, and how Vamana blinded him. What happened to Sukracharya after that? And why does Garuda hold Vishnu’s conch and discus?… Read More Kolavilli Ramar, Tiruvelliyangudi, Thanjavur
This is one of the temples connected with Siva’s marriage to Parvati, on earth. The temple’s sthala puranam is also connected to a prince and princess, whose wedding had to be cancelled as the princess suddenly died before the date fixed for the wedding. The prince prayed at this temple, upon which Lord Siva instructed his ganas to revive the princess and get her ready for the wedding. But what is unusual, indeed almost unique, about Ardhanareeswarar at this temple?… Read More Kalyana Sundareswarar, Velvikudi, Nagapattinam
Brahma’s ego about his powers of creation resulted in his being born on earth, and he prayed here to be relieved of this curse. Siva, as Bhikshatanar, is believed to have worshipped at this temple, on the way from Uttamar Koil to Kandiyur. The temple also has a Mahabharatam connection, and the Pandavas are said to have worshipped at this place. But what unique iconographic representation in the sanctum leads to this being a prarthana sthalam for women seeking to get married? … Read More Sundararaja Perumal, Anbil, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Lord Siva relieved a sage in deer form, from a curse… Read More Aamravaneswarar, Mandurai, Tiruchirappalli
Tevara Vaippu sthalam where the Lord is said to have curative powers for all ailments… Read More Suddha Ratneswarar, Oottathur, Perambalur
Divya Desam and “Mummurti kshetram” that has shrines for the Hindu Trinity of Siva, Vishnu and Brahma, with their consorts… Read More Purushottama Perumal, Uttamar Koil, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam near Trichy, where Lord Siva caused Sundarar to change his song from a complaint to one of praise… Read More Maatruraivaradeeswarar, Tiruvasi, Tiruchirappalli
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam, and a temple where Brahma prayed to Lord Siva as penitence for his ego… Read More Brahmapureeswarar, Tirupattur, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam, part of a trio of temples, the others being Ratnagireeswarar at Ayyarmalai and Maragadachaleswarar at Eengoimalai… Read More Kadamba Vaneswarar, Kulithalai, Karur
Birthplace of Sundaramurti Nayanar and a temple that has been in existence in all four yugams… Read More Bhaktajaneswarar, Tirunavalur, Viluppuram
A Paadal Petra Sthalam featured in the Tiruvilaiyadal puranam, and where ashes turned to flowers… Read More Pushpavaneswarar, Tirupuvanam, Sivaganga
Paadal Petra Sthalam more popular as the Vakra Kali Amman temple, where everything is contrary to nature and convention… Read More Chandramouleeswarar, Tiruvakkarai, Viluppuram
Divya Desam temple and Krishan Aranya Kshetram, where a 12-foot tall Perumal is in the garbhagriham, with Sage Markandeya, Prahlada, and a cow and calf representing His sister Parvati… Read More Devadiraja Perumal, Therazhundur, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam connected to the Siva-Parvati wedding, where Parvati, in the form of a cow, worshipped Siva… Read More Kokileswarar, Tirukozhumbiam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and a maadakoil, where Lakshmi worshipped after leaving Vishnu, until they reconciled… Read More Sanbakaranyeswarar, Vaikal, Nagapattinam
Perumal temple in Kumbakonam with a separate shrine for Bramha with his consorts Gayatri and Saraswati
… Read More Veda Narayana Perumal (Brahma koil), Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam also called Kudanthai Karonam, and connected with the story of Kumbakonam
… Read More Someswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with the origin of the all-night vigil on Maha Sivaratri… Read More Vilvavaneswarar, Tiruvaikaavoor, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam featuring one of the 64 Tiruvilaiyadals of Siva, and where all three of the Moovar – Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar – have sung at.… Read More Saatchinathar, Tiruppurambayam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam connected with the story of the origin of Kumbakonam, where both good deeds and sins multiply 10 million times in impact!… Read More Koteeswarar, Kottaiyur, Thanjavur
Maadakoil built by Kochchenga Cholan, and where Siva protected the devas by changing them into bees… Read More Madhuvaneswarar, Nannilam, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Brahma regained his original form, this is the last of 78 Maadakoils built by Kochchenga Cholan… Read More Brahmapureeswarar, Ampal, Tiruvarur
Birthplace of the Lalita Sahasranamam, and Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva pacified Parvati
… Read More Meghanathar, Tirumeyachur, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam temple connected with the churning of the ocean, and how the effects of the Halahala poison swallowed by Siva were negated… Read More Neelakanteswarar, Tiruneelakudi, Thanjavur
Pancha aranya kshetram where Vishnu turned into a boar to locate the base of the pilar of fire (Siva)… Read More Pathaaleeswarar, Haridwaramangalam, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Rama worshipped before proceeding to Lanka, with an unusual Dakshinamurti depiction… Read More Sarguna Lingeswarar, Maruthanallur, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Dakshayani worshipped Lord Siva before immolating herself at Daksha’s yagam… Read More Swarnapureeswarar, Semponnarkoil, Nagapattinam
Brahma appears to be the most penitent character in Hindu mythology, and this is yet another place he worshipped Siva…this time, to guard the world till its end – this gives the moolavar His name at this temple. This Paadal Petra Sthalam is a rather simple temple built in the time of Parantaka Chola, but features some very unique iconography and architecture. Read about those in detail, here.… Read More Kadaimudi Nathar, Keelayur, Nagapattinam
When celestial women prayed to Parvati that they get married soon, She looked at Siva, who told them to come to this place on earth and worship him. The Lingam they were to worship was guarded by Sage Gautama, who sought to remain here after his mortal life, and so he merged into the sthala vriksham of this temple. But why is a donkey the reason for there being no tall structure between this temple and the sea at Nagore, 30km away?… Read More Brahmapureeswarar, Karaveeram, Tiruvarur
This Paadal Petra Sthalam – one of the maadakoils built by Kochchenga Chola – is connected to the origins of Kumbakonam, and is considered the place where the mouth of the celestial pot fell, when broken open by Siva’s arrow. The temple’s puranam is about Garuda retrieving amritam, to redeem his mother from slavery. But why does one have to do an entire pradakshinam BEFORE even worshipping the Lord, at this temple? … Read More Koneswarar, Kudavasal, Tiruvarur
This Divya Desam temple and Vaishnava Navagraha Sthalam (for Sani’s son Mandi) near Kumbakonam, is connected with the Story of how Kumbakonam came into existence. The temple is also known as the pancha sara kshetram, as it covers 5 essences (or Sarams) at one go. The Kaveri river was upset at not being regarded as the holiest of rivers, and so performed penance upon Vishnu, who granted her three wishes. What unique iconographic representation is there at this temple, as a result of this event?… Read More Saranatha Perumal, Tirucherai, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Murugan regained his power of speech after being punished by Lord Siva… Read More Sivanandeswarar, Tirupandurai, Thanjavur
This Tevaram Paadal Petra Sthalam, associated with Rohini Nakshatram and Rishabha Rasi, is believed to have existed in all four yugams. Devotees are blessed by Bhairavar, with knowledge, prosperity, health and eventual salvation. The sthala puranam of the temple also talks about a sinner who was given salvation by Siva, despite Nandi’s remonstrances! The temple and the village are also connected with the philosopher-saint Sridhara Ayyaval. But why are seven strands of hair said to be visible on the rear of the Siva Lingam of this temple? … Read More Yoganandheeswarar, Tiruvisanallur, Thanjavur
Ancient Siva temple and Paadal Petra Sthalam, located close to Kumbakonam and Tiruvidaimaruthur… Read More Pasupatheeswarar, Pandanallur, Thanjavur
Small, dilapidated temple today, of what would likely have been an imposing temple in Chola times… Read More Brahma Nandeeswarar, Patteeswaram, Thanjavur
Ancient Siva temple and Paadal Petra Sthalam located very close to Kumbakonam… Read More Amritakadeswarar, Sakkottai, Thanjavur
Ancient Siva temple and Paadal Petra Sthalam located very close to Kumbakonam, and the avatara sthalam of Pugazh Thunai Nayanar… Read More Swarnapureeswarar, Alagaputhur, Thanjavur
Ancient temple and the main Siva temple in Kumbakonam, and a Paadal Petra Sthalam… Read More Aadi Kumbeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam temple in Tiruvallur district near Chennai… Read More Vacheeswarar, Tirupachur, Tiruvallur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and Pancha Sabhai temple in Tiruvallur district near Chennai, associated with Karaikal Ammaiyar… Read More Vataranyeswarar, Tiruvalangadu, Tiruvallur
Paadal Petra Sthalam south of Kumbakonam where Siva as a siddhar defeated Parvati at chess, and married her… Read More Chaturanga Vallabha Nathar, Poovanur, Tiruvarur
Sivan temple with a story of how Sani tried to stop Siva himself… Read More Rudraksheswarar, Thepperumanallur, Thanjavur
Massive temple between Tirunelveli and Ambasamudram, with some excellent architecture, and connected with Sage Romaharshana… Read More Kailasanathar, Brahmadesam, Tirunelveli
One of the nine Nava Tirupati temples and a Divya Desam associated with Budhan, located near Tirunelveli… Read More Kaisinivendhan Perumal, Tirupuliangudi, Tirunelveli
One of the nine Nava Tirupati temples and a Divya Desam associated with Suryan, located near Tirunelveli… Read More Vaikuntanatha Perumal, Srivaikundam, Tirunelveli
Paadal Petra Sthalam which is considered an ancient temple, and a primordial hill created by Siva himself… Read More Vriddhagireeswarar, Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore
Paadal Petra Sthalam and a Guru sthalam where the moolavar is Himself regarded as Guru … Read More Vasishteswarar, Thenkudithittai, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and one of the Tiruvaiyaru Sapta Sthanam temples which provided vedic priests for Nandi’s wedding… Read More Vedapureeswarar, Tiruvedikudi, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and Ashta Veerattanam temple associated with Siva decapitating Brahma’s fifth head… Read More Brahmmasirakandeeswarar, Kandiyur, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam located on a hillock, where Siva bent himself to receive the Devas’ worship… Read More Erumbeeswarar, Tiruverumbur, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva appeared in five colours and forms… Read More Panchavarneswarar, Uraiyur, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Kamadhenu was blessed by Lord Siva and Brahma ego was kept in check… Read More Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar, Karur, Karur
Vayu and Adiseshan contested a show of strength, using Mount Meru as a pillar. In this struggle the top of Mount Meru broke in to five pieces (some say seven) and fell in various places as gems, including at Tiruvannamalai, Ratnagiri (Tiruvatpokki), Eengoimalai, and Pothigaimalai. A diamond fell here, and became a swayambhu lingam. Given Adiseshan’s connection, this temple is also well known for clearing nagadosham, and since snakes are tamed with a magudi, Siva here is called Magudeswarar. But what is unique about Vinayakar’s depiction at this temple? … Read More Magudeswarar, Kodumudi, Erode
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with Sundarar’s bringing a dead child back to life… Read More Avinashiappar, Avinashi, Tiruppur
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