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TIRUVENGADU |
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Its ears face the
shrine of Devi and the face is turned towards the shrine of Siva, implying there by that
the heavenly bull is losing no time in transmitting messages from the Devi, and waits for
further commands. This is a unique feature of the place.
The Nandi has nine wounds made with a spear. It is said that an asura called Marutwasura
was a source of great trouble to the Rishis and other villagers of Tiruvengadu. At this
temple, at the request of the Bhaktas, Siva' sent out Nandi, his Vahanam, to fight against
the demons. The demons could not face Nandi and Nandi threw the asura over the sea and
returned triumphantly. |
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