Legends: Kuberan, Rama, Arjuna, Viswamitrar and Parasarar worshipped here. Legend goes that Parasarar buried the remnants of the celestial nectar here; who was protected from the demons by his devotion to Shiva. The remnants of the nectar turned into the Shivalingam. Temple: A shrine to Subramanyar is situated between the Shiva and Ambal shrines. There is also an image of Jwarahareswarar in this temple. The temple covers four acres and has an ivory palanquin gifted by a European in the 19th century. Festivals: The annual Bhrammotsavam here is celebrated in the month of Aadi (Cancer). |