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Tag: Chokkattan

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

February 14, 2021January 29, 2022 AniruddhLeave a comment

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

December 24, 2019April 10, 2022 AniruddhLeave a comment

Padaleeswarar, Tirupathiripuliyur, Cuddalore


Paadal Petra Sthalam where Appar was brought ashore by Siva’s grace… Read More Padaleeswarar, Tirupathiripuliyur, Cuddalore

December 18, 2019November 24, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

Shikanathar, Kudumiyanmalai, Pudukkottai


A fascinating Pallava temple in the Chola heartland, with extremely intricate architecture throughout the temple. The complex also houses a separate cave temple for Lord Siva, and a huge inscription on classical music.… Read More Shikanathar, Kudumiyanmalai, Pudukkottai

December 21, 2018January 9, 2022 AniruddhLeave a comment

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

December 30, 2017November 22, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

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

December 30, 2017November 22, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

Gomuktheeswarar, Tiruvavaduthurai, Thanjavur


Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with Parvati’s birth on earth as a cow, and subsequent marriage to Siva … Read More Gomuktheeswarar, Tiruvavaduthurai, Thanjavur

December 26, 2017November 22, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

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