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The
Sthalapurana of this holy Tirukkovil is quite exciting, as it is
this place that presented to Lord Siva two Dwarapalakas and a drum.
According to legend the three sons of Tarakasura, on obtaining
powerful boons from Lord Brahma built three forts made of gold,
silver and iron, one for each. Living happily in these invulnerable
fort, they started their atrocious rule, making the mother Earth
shiver endlessly. The affected gods along with Bhudevi prayed for
Siva's intervention. Moved by their tearful state, Lord Siva burnt
the forts to ashes. When the escaped demons applied for mercy, Siva
made two of them as his Dwarapalakas and the third his formidable
weapon - Dhamaru, adorning His right hand. This Tiruvathigai is
built on the bank of river Gadilam. Hence special attraction as a
thirtha kshetra for Saivates in particular. Appar visited this
kshetra and sang in praise of the glory of the Lord. It is a
visit-worthy pilgrim centre. It is fairly a big temple embodying all
the adorable Saivate gods in beautiful minishrines. And receiving
agamapuja with rituals due.
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