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The Sivalinga bears the signs of pasa
thrown for dragging Markandeya from Sivalinga, lie clung tightly in fear of
death. Kalasankaramurti is seen in terrific
aspect with Trisul stretched pointing to Yama who fell prostrate at the sight of
Siva emerging from the Linga. And Mother Abhirami is standing next to Siva to
appease the anger of Siva and also stand witness to the entire happening.
Markandeya's image in standing posture with folded hands is masterly carved. The
Mother's presence at the terrific scene speaks volumes of her boundless
compassion. Abhirama Bhattar composed 100 songs in praise the Mother and her
vatsalya. And they are inscribed on walls. Devaram songs also eulogized the
glory of the Mother. The author of Tiruvilayadal puranam Jyoti muni has also
sung in praise of Mother and Lord. Here is a speciality observed on the Mondays
of Karthika masa every year. The maha abhishekam with 1008 sankhus is offered to
the icon in the belief that Markandeya offered to this Lord similarly and was
saved. Regular worship is offered with rituals due.
Tirukkadavur
lies between Mayiladuthurai and Taragambadi railway line and can be reached by
four wheelers.
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