Tag: Parvati

Kailasanathar, Udaiyalur, Thanjavur


Murugan was punished for having intruded on a private conversation between Siva and Parvati, and performed penance here. Later, a king affected by leprosy bathed in the tank created by Murugan, and after it was filled with milk by Kamadhenu, his disease was cured. But the most interesting aspects of this place are almost entirely attributable to Rajaraja Chola, who also built this temple. What are these fascinating aspects, including a heavily disputed theory about his end?… Read More Kailasanathar, Udaiyalur, Thanjavur

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Sakalabuvaneswarar, Tirumeyachur, Tiruvarur


Basic information about the temple Moolavar: Sakalabuvaneswarar Ambal / Thayar: Minnum Mekalambikai Deity: Siva Historical name: Tirumeeyachchur Ilamkovil Vriksham: Vilvam Teertham: Surya Pushkarini Agamam: Age (years): Timing: 7 to 12.30 & 4.30 to 8.30 Parikaram: Temple group: Paadal Petra Sthalam (Kaveri Then Karai) – Sung by: , Appar Temple set: Navagraham: Nakshatram: City / town:… Read More Sakalabuvaneswarar, Tirumeyachur, Tiruvarur

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Sivalokanathar, Keeranur, Tiruvarur


When the king’s horse trod on an object which started bleeding, the shocked king and his entourage saw a cow come over and pour its milk on the wounded object, which later turned out to be a Siva Lingam. Parvati had Herself come in the form of a cow, and because of her action, She is called Ksheerambigai here. But how is this temple’s other sthala puranam connected to one of ashta Veerattanam temples?… Read More Sivalokanathar, Keeranur, Tiruvarur

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Kadambanathar, Kadambar, Kanchipuram


The demons Malayan and Makaran were harassing Sage Kashyapa, amongst others, and so the sage worshipped Siva, who deputed Murugan to deal with the demons. After they were decimated, Murugan came here to worship Siva. Though not a Tevaram temple, the child-saint Sambandar has sung here. But what is the reason for this place being regarded as holier than Kasi? … Read More Kadambanathar, Kadambar, Kanchipuram

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Neelakanteswarar, Iluppaipattu, Nagapattinam


When Siva consumed the deadly halahala poison which emerged from the churning of the ocean, Parvati stopped the poison from doing further harm by holding Siva’s neck, which turned the Lord’s neck blue. For this reason, the temple is a prarthana sthalam for women worshipping for longevity of their husbands. This also gives both Siva and Parvati their names here. But why are there 4 more Siva Lingams here, and what is the Mahabharatam connection with the 2 Vinayakars, at this temple? … Read More Neelakanteswarar, Iluppaipattu, Nagapattinam

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