Sundareswarar, Madagupatti, Sivaganga
Small but serene temple in the heart of Madagupatti town, said to be from the Pandya period, and maintained by the Nagarathar community.… Read More Sundareswarar, Madagupatti, Sivaganga
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Aatkondanathar, Iraniyur, Sivaganga
One of the 9 main Nagarathar temples of the Chettinadu region, this temple’s sthala puranam could perhaps explain the reason for the popularity of Sarabeswarar worship in this region. The temple is popularly referred to as the temple of sculpture (sirpa koil), for obvious reasons as can be seen in the pictures of the temple interiors. But how is this temple, and indeed the name of the place, connected to one of Vishnu’s avatarams? … Read More Aatkondanathar, Iraniyur, Sivaganga
Valarolinathar, Vairavanpatti, Sivaganga
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
Idamkondeeswarar, Kalyanapuram, Thanjavur
Sage Kashyapa wanted to see Siva and Parvati in their wedding attire, and was looking for the ideal place to worship. Guided by a celestial voice, he came here, and after performing penance, he was rewarded with the divine vision of the celestial wedding. This temple is a Vaippu Sthalam that finds mention in one of Appar’s Tevaram pathigams. But why is Siva here regarded as the elder brother of Siva at nearby Tiruvidaimaruthur?… Read More Idamkondeeswarar, Kalyanapuram, Thanjavur
Saptarisheeswarar, Ammachatram, Thanjavur
Everyone needs sages and priests to conduct weddings, and the gods are no exception to this! This is where the seven sages of yore are said to have met, to plan the wedding of Siva and Parvati on earth! The temple – which is located close to several other temples connected with the Siva-Parvati wedding – is however more famous for the powerful Kala Bhairavar, who is regarded as equivalent to the one at Kasi. But what is the Ramayanam connection of this temple?… Read More Saptarisheeswarar, Ammachatram, Thanjavur
Sumukha – 25 thoughts on Vinayakar
Exploring with 25 concepts on Vinayakar, , covering Vinayakar lore, Origins, Iconography, the world of celestials, Vinayakar worship, and interesting stories & representations of Vinayakar in temples in Tamil Nadu… Read More Sumukha – 25 thoughts on Vinayakar
Agasteeswarar, Villivakkam, Chennai
When Agastyar had to come down south to balance the world during the Siva-Parvati wedding, this is where he received a vision of the celestial spectacle, and also overcame the demons Vatapi and Ilvala. This temple has a combination of both Chola and Pallava influences and architecture. The name of the place is also associated with this story. But why is Amman here named Swarnambigai? … Read More Agasteeswarar, Villivakkam, Chennai
The primordial couple – the stories of Siva-Parvati weddings
Stories of Siva and Parvati’s marriage(s)… Read More The primordial couple – the stories of Siva-Parvati weddings
Aaditheswarar, Peravur, Thanjavur
Vaippu Sthalam built in the time of Aditya Chola, connected with the wedding of Siva and Parvati… Read More Aaditheswarar, Peravur, Thanjavur
Nadanapureeswarar, Thandanthottam, Thanjavur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where Siva danced the Ananda tandavam for the benefit of sage Agastyar and other sages… Read More Nadanapureeswarar, Thandanthottam, Thanjavur
Vataranyeswarar, Tiruvalangadu, Tiruvarur
Regarded as being over 5000 years old, this temple is one of the Kanjanoor Sapta Sthanam temples, and is associated with Parvati marrying Siva on earth as well as Appayya Dikshitar… Read More Vataranyeswarar, Tiruvalangadu, Tiruvarur
Agasteeswarar, Manakkal Ayyampet, Tiruvarur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam associated with sage Agastyar, and with one of the stories of the wedding of Siva and Parvati… Read More Agasteeswarar, Manakkal Ayyampet, Tiruvarur
Seshapureeswarar, Raa Patteeswaram, Tiruvarur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where Siva is said to have spent the night, on His way to Tiruvarur… Read More Seshapureeswarar, Raa Patteeswaram, Tiruvarur
Kayarohaneswarar, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam temple said to have been originally established by the Lakulisa Pasupatas, and connected with Adipaththa Nayanar, where Sage Pundareeka ascended to Kailasam with his mortal body… Read More Kayarohaneswarar, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam
Vedapureeswarar, Tiruverkadu, Tiruvallur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Agastyar witnessed the celestial wedding of Siva and Parvati, where the Vedas and Navagraham have worshipped; and the avatara sthalam of Murka Nayanar… Read More Vedapureeswarar, Tiruverkadu, Tiruvallur
Agasteeswarar, Agasthiyan Palli, Nagapattinam
One of many temples consecrated by Agastyar, where he was given vision of the divine marriage of Siva and Parvati… Read More Agasteeswarar, Agasthiyan Palli, Nagapattinam
Kalyana Sundareswarar, Velvikudi, Nagapattinam
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
Maatruraivaradeeswarar, Tiruvasi, 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
Sundararaja Perumal (Kallazhagar), Alagarkovil, Madurai
Divya Desam temple where Vishnu, as Kallazhagar, came to give away his sister Meenakshi’s hand in marriage to Siva… Read More Sundararaja Perumal (Kallazhagar), Alagarkovil, Madurai
Devadiraja Perumal, Therazhundur, Nagapattinam
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
Vedapureeswarar, Therazhundur, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam temple connected with the game of chokkattan played by Siva and Vishnu, which triggered a set of events resulting in Siva marrying Parvati on Bhulokam… Read More Vedapureeswarar, Therazhundur, Nagapattinam
Kokileswarar, Tirukozhumbiam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam connected to the Siva-Parvati wedding, where Parvati, in the form of a cow, worshipped Siva… Read More Kokileswarar, Tirukozhumbiam, Thanjavur
Veezhinatheswarar, Tiruveezhimizhalai, Tiruvarur
A Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with the marriage of Siva with Parvati as Katyayani
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Umamaheswarar, Konerirajapuram, Mayiladuthurai
A Paadal Petra Sthalam near Kumbakonam, famous for the massive idol of Lord Nataraja
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Pathaaleeswarar, Haridwaramangalam, Tiruvarur
Pancha aranya kshetram where Vishnu turned into a boar to locate the base of the pilar of fire (Siva)… Read More Pathaaleeswarar, Haridwaramangalam, Tiruvarur
Nattrunai Appar, Punjai, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Vinayakar, as a crow, turned to gold after worshipping Lord Siva here… Read More Nattrunai Appar, Punjai, Nagapattinam
Udhvaganathar, Tirumanancheri, Nagapattinam
Of the many temples in the region, this is regarded as the place where Siva and Parvati were married, on earth. As a nitya kalyana kshetram, Tirukalyanam is performed every day here, and there are so many interesting aspects to the murtis of Siva and Parvati. There are also other stories connected to Kama dahanam, and how a boy born with the head of a tortoise got married after worshipping at this temple. But why is there no Navagraham shrine at this temple?… Read More Udhvaganathar, Tirumanancheri, Nagapattinam
Airavateswarar, Mela Tirumanancheri, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva met Parvati on Bhulokam prior to their wedding at Tirumananjeri… Read More Airavateswarar, Mela Tirumanancheri, Nagapattinam
Uktavedeeswarar, Kuttalam, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam and one of the sites connected with the celestial wedding of Siva and Parvati… Read More Uktavedeeswarar, Kuttalam, Nagapattinam
Gomuktheeswarar, Tiruvavaduthurai, Thanjavur
Considered the Nandi Sthalam to the Tiruvidaimaruthur Mahalinga Swami temple, this is where Parvati first arrived on Bhulokam as a cow, before the events leading up to her marriage to Siva. Sage Sundranathar came to earth from Kailasam, and ended up composing 3000 verses of core Saiva Siddhantam. How else do we know him? … Read More Gomuktheeswarar, Tiruvavaduthurai, Thanjavur
Papanasanathar, Papanasam, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple on the banks of the Tambraparani, consecrated by Sage Romaharshana… Read More Papanasanathar, Papanasam, Tirunelveli
Sundareswarar, Madurai, Madurai
One of the best known temples in Tamil Nadu, this temple is almost exclusively dedicated to Parvati as Meenakshi Amman, but is also one of the pancha sabhai temples of Siva… Read More Sundareswarar, Madurai, Madurai
Vedapureeswarar, Tiruvedikudi, 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
Nityasundareswarar, Nedunkalam, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Parvati is present but formless, in the sanctum… Read More Nityasundareswarar, Nedunkalam, Tiruchirappalli
Kutralanathar, Kutralam, Tirunelveli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Agastyar converted a Vishnu temple into a Siva temple, and from where he witnessed the celestial wedding of Siva and Parvati… Read More Kutralanathar, Kutralam, Tirunelveli
Kodunkundranathar, Piranmalai, Sivaganga
Paadal Petra Sthalam with three aspects and forms of Lord Siva at three levels… Read More Kodunkundranathar, Piranmalai, Sivaganga
Vedaranyeswarar, Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam located near the coast in south India, home of the four Vedas… Read More Vedaranyeswarar, Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam
Nellaiappar, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli
Once a large bamboo forest and paddy fields, this Paadal Petra Sthalam and Pancha Sabhai temple is home to Siva’s Muni tandavam, and considered one of the places where Vishnu visited to solemnize the wedding of his sister Parvati and Siva
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Bhagavati Amman, Kanyakumari, Kanyakumari
Where the Goddess Bhagavati waited for Siva to come and marry her, and continues to protect the shores till this day
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