This
kshetra is deemed very ancient and holy. It was called in the past
Vada Vedaranyam also. It was here Murkhanayanar, a Siva bhakta of
great eminence was born and demonstrated many miracles due to
Sivanugrah he obtained. His image is installed behind the
Dwarapalakas. There lies a beautiful image of Siva and Parvathi
behind the Sivalinga, and it is believed that in the self same forms
the Lord gave Darshan to Agasthya mahamuni as promised before
marrying Parvathi. The renowned saint Tirugnana Sambandar visited
and composed lyrics in praise of the Lord. A holy visit-worthy saiva
kshetra.
It
lies 12 km off Madras accessible by city buses plying regularly.
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