It
lies between Vaikom on one side and Ettamanur on the other, and is
enshrining the third Sivalinga blessed to Khara, the demon devotee
by the Lord when satisfied with his penance. This is visited by the
Saiva bhaktas along with the others two temples with equal fervour.
Realising
the significance of the event and the divinity of the Linga, a
befitting shrine, was built by the theist kings and philanthropists,
in the past making provision for all the Saivate gods, in addition
to vast prakara, tall gopuram, many minishrines etc for the benefit
of theists.
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