| Temples & Legends Of Tamilnadu |
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two no other shrine in India can boast of having an idol made of Aparana gold. In a corner
of the prakaram, Vinayaka under the name Valampiri Vinayaka has been enshrined.The
peculiar feature of this Vinayaka that the trunk has been turned towards the right side
instead of the left as found in other temples. Vibhooti prasadam is given to that
entire worship Valampiri Vinayaka. There is another small shrine dedicate to
Bhairava also known as Kshetra Palaka. With
trident in his hand he is depicted
with long nails and fearful teeth riding on his vehicle, the
dog. Vibhooti prasadam is given here also. Shrines dedicated to Bhairava can be seen in
almost all Siva temples and he (Bhairava) is said to have been formed out of the blood of
Siva. He is the chief of the huge army of Siva, and Vinayaka and Muruga are his
juniors. |
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