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The
Temple
This holy place sanctified by that humanitarian doctor Vaideeswaran
- the greatest among the Vaidyas is enshrining
a big size Swyambhu Sivalinga of unprecedented fame: Theist
monarches built many vast mandapams, enclosures, minishrines and
made it a yatrasthala of great importance. It emerged as an
architectural marvel of high order due to the benign touch of
royalty. It is quite spacious surrounded by two high sturdy
prakarams and four tall towers. And it stands exceedingly majestic,
against the back drop of long stretches of green paddy fields and
green verdure , it is heightening the beauty of the temple. Its
ancient name was Pulirkku veloor, thereby means that Jataya, Rig
veda, Murugan and planet Angaraka worshipped this lord with utmost
devotion. The Tamil name pul+irukku+vel+oor is a combination of four
words - `Pul' stands for bird Jatayu; `Irukku' for Rigveda; `Vel'
for Murugan and `Oor' for the planet Angaraka and they worshipped
here for getting rid of their anguish. There is a belief current
that Angarakadosha takes to heels, if the victims offer ritualistic
worship here to the planet. It faces west but the archamurti is
facing east.
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