11.
Sthalam: Pallavaneeswaram
Swami: Pallavaneswarar
Ambal: Soundarya nayagi
Route: Very near to chayavanam. In the same route Sirkazhi-poompuhar. It is very near to poompuhar.
There is a separate shrine to Sambaapathi Amman, which is believed to have been worshipped by Madhavi and Manimekalai of the Sangam epics. There is also an image of Subramaniar, said to have been recovered from the ocean. It is believed locally that this image is that of Subramaniar at Tiruchendur, which is said to have been carried away by Dutch sailors in 1648.
There is also a separate shrine for Pattinathaar here. Temple itself is known as "Pattinathar temple".
Swami: Pallavaneswarar
Ambal: Soundarya nayagi
Route: Very near to chayavanam. In the same route Sirkazhi-poompuhar. It is very near to poompuhar.
There is a separate shrine to Sambaapathi Amman, which is believed to have been worshipped by Madhavi and Manimekalai of the Sangam epics. There is also an image of Subramaniar, said to have been recovered from the ocean. It is believed locally that this image is that of Subramaniar at Tiruchendur, which is said to have been carried away by Dutch sailors in 1648.
There is also a separate shrine for Pattinathaar here. Temple itself is known as "Pattinathar temple".
12.
Sthalam: Ambar Perunthirukovil
Swami: Brahmapuriswarar
Ambal: Poonkuzhali
Route: This temple is located 3 Kms from Poonthottam (Mayiladuthurai--thiruvarur route)Bazaar. Poonthottam is 16 Kms from Tiruvarur. Another paadal petra sivasthalam Ambar Maakaalam is situated 1 Km from here on the west direction.
Shrines: There is a shrine for Vinayakar who is known as Padikkasu Pulliar. Other shrines are for Paathaleswarar on the north side and Punnagavareswarar under the Punnai tree.
Legend:
Legend has it that the demons Amban and Ambaran were vanquished by Kaali here. Kaali took the form of an enchantress, accompanied by Vishnu in the guise of an old man and through chicanery caused Amban to kill Ambaran, and then devoured Amban herself. To rid herself of the sin of having killed, she prayed to Shiva here, hence the name Ambar Maakalam.
Vishnu in the form of Veetrirunda Perumaal is worshipped in a shrine nearby. There is an image of Kali the enchantress in the Vishnu temple. Shiva is said to have appeared as a Chandala in a yagnam conducted by Somaasi Maaranaar. Sundaramoorthy Nayanar is said to have attended this sacrifice.. This event is commemorated in the month of Vaikasi - Ayilyam.
Note: It is a very remote village. Minibus facility is there. Dont expect anything (even a hotel). Visit the temple in morning or before 7 in evening.
Swami: Brahmapuriswarar
Ambal: Poonkuzhali
Route: This temple is located 3 Kms from Poonthottam (Mayiladuthurai--thiruvarur route)Bazaar. Poonthottam is 16 Kms from Tiruvarur. Another paadal petra sivasthalam Ambar Maakaalam is situated 1 Km from here on the west direction.
Shrines: There is a shrine for Vinayakar who is known as Padikkasu Pulliar. Other shrines are for Paathaleswarar on the north side and Punnagavareswarar under the Punnai tree.
Legend:
Legend has it that the demons Amban and Ambaran were vanquished by Kaali here. Kaali took the form of an enchantress, accompanied by Vishnu in the guise of an old man and through chicanery caused Amban to kill Ambaran, and then devoured Amban herself. To rid herself of the sin of having killed, she prayed to Shiva here, hence the name Ambar Maakalam.
Vishnu in the form of Veetrirunda Perumaal is worshipped in a shrine nearby. There is an image of Kali the enchantress in the Vishnu temple. Shiva is said to have appeared as a Chandala in a yagnam conducted by Somaasi Maaranaar. Sundaramoorthy Nayanar is said to have attended this sacrifice.. This event is commemorated in the month of Vaikasi - Ayilyam.
Note: It is a very remote village. Minibus facility is there. Dont expect anything (even a hotel). Visit the temple in morning or before 7 in evening.
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