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This
august icon was intensely worshipped by the Chola
dynasty and the great Rajaraja Chola installing it in the place itself adored it with
unprecedented devotional fervour. Every important state decision was receiving her benign sanction
and even the wars against the neigh touring kings or far off emperors were taking
the final shape only after offering prayers to her And she blessed the
expansionist ventures with complete success. After the fall of the empire, the
statue lost its pre eminence, yet remained unharmed by any for centuries. It is
only a century back this vas brought and installed in the famous
Dhenupureeswarar temple that earned a unique place due to its association with
celestials, and celebrated humans. This big temple dedicated to Siva was
visited by Sri Rama among celestials and Patti, the daughter of Kamadhenu
attained emancipation with the anugrah of Bhagawan Siva.
And the sthalapurana is vociferous in eulogizing that
Viswamitra became Brahmarishi only with this Siva Peruman's
blessings. Finally, Gnanasambhandar was accorded
ceremonious welcome with the offer of Muthupandal when he
visited this shrine.
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