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KANCHEEPURAM |
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| The sacred tank
in the temple is called Pancha Ganga. Tradition says that when a grave was dug to bury
Bandhasura, a new Asura came out and fought against the Devas. Iswara therefore deputed
two of his Ganas who drank the blood of the Asura and put an end to the increasing number.
But the two Sivaganas lost their divine qualities and became brutal and marched on Lord
Vishnu. Lord Vishnu took pity on them and giving darsan standing, sitting and sleeping
made them again regain their good heart. The two Ganas realised their folly and regretted
their misdeeds. Iswara then released five torrents of Ganga from his five tresses and made
the two Ganas bathe in the. Pancha Ganga to wash off their sins. These two Sivaganas are
still serving as Dwarapalakas. The temple covers an area of 4 acres and 16 cents. The
annual festival takes place in the Tamil month of Masi (February-March). On the 9th day,
the Silver Car festival is held. Poora Nakshatra in the Tamil month of Aippasi (October -
November) is the birthday of Sri Devi when special abhishekams are conducted. |
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