The primordial couple – the stories of Siva-Parvati weddings
Stories of Siva and Parvati’s marriage(s)
Tag: Vishnu
The legends of Bhikshatanar
This feature explores the various legends around Bhikshatanar – the form of Siva as a naked, wandering mendicant
Sapta Vitanga Sthalams (maragatha lingam and Muchukunda Chakravarti)
The origin of Maragatha Lingam and Sapta Vitanga Sthalams, and the story of Muchukunda Chakravarti
Bhaskareswarar, Parithiappar Koil, Thanjavur
Beautiful Chola temple near Mannargudi connected to Sibi Chakravarti, Suryan and Daksha’s yagna
Vanchinathar, Srivanchiyam, Tiruvarur
A Siva temple where Yama is accorded higest priority and respect; and where you can go only if the Lord wishes so!
Vanduthurainathar, Tiruvanduthurai, Tiruvarur
Temple with exquisite sculptures and architecture, where the story of Ardhanari comes to life
Sivakozhundeeswarar, Teerthanagari, Cuddalore
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva, as an old man, cultivated a farmer’s crops instantly
Nellivananathar, Tirunellikkaa, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva blessed sage Durvasa to overcome his anger
Ratnagireeswarar, Marugal, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Sambandar revived a boy who died from snakebite
Veeratteswarar, Tiruvirkudi, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and Ashta Veerattanam temple associated with Jalandhara Samharam.
Sankaaranyeswarar, Thalachangadu, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Lord Vishnu is said to have received his conch, Panchajanyam
Valampura Nathar, Melaperumpallam, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with Sage Herandar and Pattinathar, and where Vishnu received his sanku, chakram, mace and lotus
Chayavaneswarar, Sayavanam, Nagapattinam
One of 6 sthalams considered equivalent to Kasi, which Indra tried to move to Devalokam but failed
Kannayira Nathar, Tirukaravasal, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with Muchukunda Chakravarti and the maragatha Lingam
Suddha Ratneswarar, Oottathur, Perambalur
Tevara Vaippu sthalam where the Lord is said to have curative powers for all ailments
Purushottama Perumal, Uttamar Koil, Tiruchirappalli
Divya Desam and “Mummurti kshetram” that has shrines for the Hindu Trinity of Siva, Vishnu and Brahma, with their consorts
Gneeli Vaneswarar, Tirupaigneeli, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva resurrected Yama in order to restore balance of life and death on earth
Bhaktajaneswarar, Tirunavalur, Villupuram
Birthplace of Sundaramurti Nayanar and a temple that has been in existence in all four yugams
Chandramouleeswarar, Tiruvakkarai, Villupuram
Paadal Petra Sthalam more popular as the Vakra Kali Amman temple, where everything is contrary to nature and convention
Veeratteswarar, Vazhuvur, Mayiladuthurai
Tevaram Vaippu sthalam and Ashta Veerattanam temple associated with Gajasamharamurti slaying a rogue elephant
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