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