LORD SIVA OF ETTAMANUR

ANTIQUITY

The awe-inspiring history of the temple dates back to the Tretayuga; and its glory originates from the inexhaustible devotional springs of Khara - demon though served that indomitable wicked Ravanabrahma, he was a Sivabhakta of an exceptional type. Being a domineering general with unprecedented commandership he was rewarded with a large territory in Dandakaranya. 

And was related to Ravana through his father. His ardent devotion reached the point of consummation with obtaining several boons from Lord Siva, propitiated at Chidambaram at the instance of his Preceptor Malyavan. Among the boons blessed with, three Siva lingas take precedence over others - they were big in size and grand in appearance. 

For taking them home, he adopted an odd method-carried one in each hand, and the third in the mouth. When felt tired on the way he alighted at the spot, where the Vaikathappan Kovil stands now. After a while, he lifted it but failed. He found Vyagrapada Maharshi passing that way while repenting over the predicament. Realising his spiritual wealth, he entrusted to him the holy work of installing the sacred Sivalinga. 

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