Swetaranyeswarar, Rajendrapattinam, Cuddalore
This temple is located in the birthplace of Neelakanta Yazhpanar, one of the 63 Saiva Nayanmars. The Chola period temple traces its history at least to Raja Raja Chola, and to Rajendra Chola (after whom the place gets its name as well). But what are the sthala puranams about this temple, that speak of celestials enjoying themselves on earth, Murugan’s earthly visit and Siva’s curses?… Read More Swetaranyeswarar, Rajendrapattinam, Cuddalore