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Temple : Arulmigu Maruntheeswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruvanmiyur
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Maruntheeswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruvanmiyur".</b>
Audio Link:http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/144115188075857160/1/TamilPodcast60VaaramOruAlayamArulmiguMaruntheeswararThirukkovilThiruvanmiyur.mp3
Audio Duration: 6m 20 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is located in Adayar-East coast road,where one can get down at Tharamani-Tidelpark Busstop and it is at a walkable distance of 1/2 km.
Current Name : Thiruvanmiyur
MainDeity : Maruntheeswarar,Paalvanna nathar
Godesses : Thiripurasundari,Soundarya nayaki
Theertham : Paapanasini,jenmanasini
Holytree : Vanni
Legend says that Lord Shiva Showed his Dance pose to Saint Vanmiki (vanmeekam - anthill) ,hence the place was named after him as vamiyur.Holy cow Kamadenu once due to curse from saint Vashista worshipped Lord here with her milk.Once the king tried to capture the cow,while rescueing,had hoofs on Shivalingam,hence the name Paalvanna nathar.Shiva had given advice on all diseases and it's corresponding curing medicines to saint Agathiyar,hence the name Mauntheeswarar.
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<b>Temple : Arulmigu Vaaleeswarar Thirukkovil, Kuranganilmuttam</b>
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Vaaleeswarar Thirukkovil, Kuranganilmuttam".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...ganilmuttam.mp3
Audio Duraion : 4m 50 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is located in Kanchipuram-Vandhavasi road,where one can get down at Doosi village and it is at a distance of 2 km.
Current Name : Kuranganilmuttam
MainDeity : Vaaleeswarar, koyyamalainathar
Godesses : Iraiyaar valaiyammai,Sri Poorana KanganaTharani
Theertham : Kaakai Theertham
Holytree : Ilanthai
Legend says that in this Sthalam Vaali as Monkey,Indra as Squrril (Anil),Emadharmaraja as Crow(kaakam) worshipped Lord shiva to get rid of their curse.Hence the name Kuranganilmuttam.This temple was built by Mahendra varma pallava.Lord Brahmma had worshipped Lord shiva here when this place used to be called as Thiruilanthai and Lord was called as Koyyamalainathar.
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<b>Temple : Arulmigu Muktheeswarar Thirukkovil,Thilatharpanapuri</b>
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Muktheeswarar Thirukkovil,Thilatharpanapuri".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...harpanapuri.mp3
Audio Duration: 5m 50 sec
Location&Direction: One should take the Mayiladuthurai-Thiruvarur bus route and get down at Poondhottam village.From there Take Eravancheri bus route for 2 km where this
temple is situated at west
Current Name : Thilatharpanapuri (thilakaipathi)
MainDeity : Muktheeswarar,Mantharavaneswarar
Godesses : sornavalli (porkodi)
Theertham : Brahma theertham
Holytree : Manthara tree
There are 7 sthalams for performing the rituals (Pindam,Tharpanam) for dead(pithru sthalam).They are Kasi,Rameswaram,Sri Vanjiyam,Thiruvenkadu,gaya,Thiriveni sangamam and the seventh one being Thilatharpanapuri. In Ramayan, When Ravana took Sita, Jatayu tried stopping him but finally killed by Ravana.During the return from Lanka, Rama and
Lakshmana did the rituals for their Father and beloved Jatayu as well.
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<b>Temple : Arulmigu Pathirivaneswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruavalivanallur</b>
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Pathirivaneswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruavalivanallur
".
Audio Link: http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...alivanallur.mp3
Audio Duration: 6m 2 sec
Location&Direction: This temple is located in Thanjavur district,valangaiman Circle .One should should go to ammapettai Railway station (thanjavur-needa mangalam route) where this temple is situated 6km from there. There are many buses direct from Thanjavur and Kumbakonam.
Current Name : Thiruavalivanallur (pathiri vanam,pullaranyam)
MainDeity : Pathirivaneswarar,Satchinathar,Thamparisudaiyar
Godesses : Soundarya nayaki
Theertham : Siva Pushkarini
Holytree : Pathiri tree
This temple is second in pancharanya sthalams.(Thirukarukavur,Thiruavalivanallur,Arithuvaramangalam,Thiruirumpoolai,Thirukolambathur). As all these five temples are situated in a mark cross, one can visit all these five temples in a day. Legend says that Sambupatha sarma ,a Siva devotee called Lord shiva to identify his wife.As Shiva,with goddess obliged to the devotee pointing his wife,hence the name satchinathar and the sthalam was named as "aval ival nallur". It is sacred to take bathe in Siva Pushkirini which is situated in front of the temple.Thirugnana sambandar praises Lord as "Thamparisudaiyar" in his verses.
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This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Othaneswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruchotruthurai".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...hotruthurai.mp3
Audio Duration: 6m 30 sec
Location&Direction:This sthalam can be reached 4kms east of kandiyur which inturn can be reached enroute Thanjavur-Thiruvaiyaru busroute.This temple is situated on the banks of Kudamuruti river.
Current Name : Chotruthurai
MainDeity : Othaneswarar,Chotruthurai Esar
Godesses : Anna Poorani
Theertham : BrahmaTheertham
Pathigam : Thirugnanasambantha swamigal
Darshan Time : Morning 8am- 12pm Evening 5.30pm-8pm
Pooja timings : MorningSandhi 8 am,Evening-6pm
There is a famous verse named "Cholanadu Sorudaithu". So there is no surprise by name "chottruthurai" indicating the fertility of the place. Keeping Thiruvaiyaru as Lankmark,Among the sapthasthana shalams,Thiruchottruthurai comes third.According to Legend, when the marriage of nandhi took place in Thirumazhapadi, All kinds of food were prepared and sent from here(again indicating the fertility).There are statues of Arulalar and his wife with "atchaya pathiram" in their hands where they served food to everyone (gods gift)
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Temple :This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Dayanitheeswarar Thirukkovil,VadaKurangaduthurai".
Location&Direction:This sthalam can be reached 22kms from Kumbakonam which inturn can be reached enroute Kumbakonam-Thiruvaiyaaru busroute in Thanjavur District.
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...ngaduthurai.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 2 sec
Current Name : VadaKurangaduthurai
MainDeity : Dayanitheeswarar,Kulaivangunathar,Valipureeswarar
Godesses : Jada maguda nayagi
HolyTree : Thennai
Theertham : ValiTheertham
Pathigam : Thirugnanasambantha swamigal
Darshan Time : Morning 8am- 12pm Evening 5.30pm-8pm
Pooja timings : MorningSandhi 8 am,Evening-6pm
The place where Vali and sugreeva worshipped Lord shiva are named Kurungadurai. As this temple is situated at the west coast of River cauvery ,it's called as
VadaKurangaduthurai. Once Vali during war lost half of his tail (got cut). He worhsipped Lord Dayanitheeswarar at this temple and got his tail back.Hence the name Valeepureeswarar. Lord also helped a pregnant women by bending down a cocunut tree to quench the thirst of that women,hence the name Kulaivangunathar. Arunagirinathar has also written 3 verses on Lord Muruga who is at the 2nd praharam of the temple.
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Temple : Arulmigu Veezhinathar Thirukkovil, Thirumeezhivizhalai
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Veezhinathar Thirukkovil, Thirumeezhivizhalai".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...zhivizhalai.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 30 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is located in Thiruvaarur-Kodavasal District ,10 miles west of Poonthotam Railway station.
Current Name : Veezhimizhalai
MainDeity : Veezhinathar ,Kalyana Sundarar
Godesses : Sundara Gujambigai
Theertham : Vishnu Theertham,Brahma Theertham
Holytree : Pala (jack)
Legend says that Lord Vishnu in an attempt to get Chakra from Lordshiva (which had been earlier used to destroy Demon jalantharan) worshipped Shiva at this sthalam using 1000 Lotus flowers a day. One day he found one of the flowers missing,But as to continue pooja,he put his left eye at the feet of Shiva.Hence the name Veezhimizhalai. Lord Shiva married Kathyayini at this sthalam hence the name kalyana sundarar as well.
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<b>Temple : Arulmigu Vilvavananathar Thirukovil, Thirukollamputtur</b>
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Villvavananathar Thirukovil, Thirukollambuttur".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...ollamputhur.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 26 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is located in Thirukollambuttur-Tanjavur District ,situated at Nannilam circle near Koradacheri. We can also reach to this place Via Kumbakonam-Koradacheri bus route by getting down at Sellur.
Current Name : Kollamputtur
MainDeity : Vilvavananathar
Godesses : Azhagiya Nachiyar
Theertham : Agathiyar Theertham,Brahma Theertham, Arjuna Theertham
Holytree : Villvam
When Pandavas were in Exile, Arjuna followed the advise given by Kowmiya Saint to worship Vilvavananathar, Arjuna was blessed with Pashupathaasthram by Vilvananathar which he used during Mahabaratha War.
Another famous story is, when Sage Thirugyanasambandar along with his disciples visted this place there was cyclone and he rowed the Boat without the Paddle by singing the verse "Kottamae Kamazhum" and by Gods Grace reached the other side of the bank and worshiped Vilvavananathar, hence the name "Odampokiyaaru"
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Temple : Arulmigu Vengainathar Thirukovil, Thiruvengaivaasal
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Vengainathar Thirukovil, Thiruvengaivaasal".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...vengaivasal.mp3
Audio Duration : 7m 2 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is located 7 K.M from Pudhukottai. Also people can reach this temple 3KM from Thirugokaranam.
Current Name : Vengaivaasal (Vagulaaranyam)
MainDeity : Vengainathar, Vyakrapureeswarar
Godesses : Bhagadhambal, Periyanayaki
Holytree : Vagulam
As the Legend says, Holy cow Kamadhenu, to get rid of the curse was worshiping Lord shiva at Thirugokarnam which is 3 KM from Pudhukottai. One fine day Lord Shiva was pleased by Kamadhenu's worship and wanted to test her to relieve her with all the curses. Lord Shiva came in the form of a Tiger and started to hunt Kamadhenu. Kamadhenu by its nature who cannot say a word NO for whoever approches her, told the Tiger (Vengai in tamil) to wait till she finishes the daily pooja for lord shiva. Lord shiva who is in the form of Tiger was pleased by that act, relieved her with all the curses and Blessed her with all the powers she has lost and took her along to Heaven.
There is also a story related to a sculpturer who made two Godesses Deities. For more please hear to the podcast....
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<b>Temple : Arulmigu Gajasamharamurthy Thirukovil, Vazhuvur</b>
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Gajasamharamurthy Thirukovil, Vazhuvur".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...vilVazhuvur.mp3
Audio Duration : 5m 3 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is located 9 K.M from Mayladuthurai via Thiruvarur bus route.
Current Name : Vazhuvur
MainDeity : Gajasamharamurthy
Godesses : Balakuchambigai
Holytree : Tharugai
During the Deluge when the whole world sank under ocean water this place remind intact hence the name Vazhuvur. Demon Gajamuhasuran was killed by Lord Shiva at this place. This place is well known as Gana Sabha.
To know more about the history entangled with the temple, hear the podcast....
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<b>Temple : Arulmigu Koneswarar Thirukovil, Kodavaayil</b>
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Koneswarar Thirukovil, Kodavayil".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...lKodavaayil.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 37 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is situated in Thivarur District and located at Thivarur-kumbakonam bus route.
Current Name : Kodavaasal
MainDeity : Koneswarar
Godesses : Periyanayaki
Theertham : Amrutha Theertham
Pathigam : Thirugnanasambantha swamigal
Holy Tree : Banana
Darshan Time : Morning 8am- 12pm Evening 5.00pm-8pm
During deluge when land was drowned by ocean water, in order to save vedhas they were placed in a pot and was coverd with a Shiva lingam as a Lid. After few days this pot
reached Kodamooku near kumbakonam. As days passed by, this pot broke into three parts, the bottom part landed in Kumbakonam, Middle part reached ThiruKalayanallur, and the top part along with the Lid reached Kudavaayil which is now called as Kudavaasal.
To hear about the King Senganan's story, Garudas fight with demon, please click the link below.
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Temple : Arulmigu Pushpavaneswarar Thirukkovil, Thirupoonthuruthi
This weeks episode is about " Arulmigu Pushpavaneswarar Thirukkovil, Thirupoonthuruthi".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...oonthuruthi.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 3 sec
Location&Direction:This Temple is located in Thanjavur District , where one can take the Thanjavur-Thiruvaiyaaru busroute and reach this temple 3kms from Thirukandiyur.
Current Name : Poonthuruthi
MainDeity : Pushpavaneswarar
Godesses : Soundaryanayaki
Theertham : Surya Theertham
Dharshan Timings: Morning 6-11.30 Evening 4-8.30pm
Land between two rivers is called Thuruthi.Legend says that Indra created a garden between River cauvery and it's branch river Kudamuruti and worshipped Lord shiva at this place hence the name Poonthuruthi and Lord shiva was called as Pushpavaneswarar.In this temple all the nandhi's are little bit away from the main sanctum.To know the reason and also to hear the story about sambandar medu please hear the podcast.
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<b>Temple : Arulmigu Durgambikai thirukkovil, Patteswaram</b>
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Durgambikai thirukkovil, Patteswaram".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...Patteswaram.mp3
Audio duration : 6m 2 sec
Location&Direction: This temple is located in Thanjavur district, 8km southeast of Kumbakonam .There are many buses direct from Thanjavur,Tharasuram and Kumbakonam.
Current Name : Patteswaram
MainDeity : Patteswaran,Thenupureeswarar
Goddesses : Gnanambigai
Theertham : Koti Theertham
This temple also known as Pancha nandhi kshetram has all Nandhi slightly deviated from the sannadhi to provide dharshan to Thirugnana sambandhar who had "muthu pandhal" (shade) over him during hot season. Rama , in order to get over "sayahadhi" Dhosham (as he killed ravana) came here and created lingam (now known as Ramalingam) worshipped the Lord. Daughter of Kamadhenu Patti helped Goddess by performing abhishekam over Lord hence the name Patteswaram .
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Temple : Arulmigu Gomathi Amman Thirukkovil ,Sankaran Kovil
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Gomathi Amman Thirukkovil ,Sankaran Kovil".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...nkaranKovil.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 3 sec
Location&Direction: One should take the Thenkasi-Viruthunagar Train route to reach Sankaran Kovil or it is situated 32 km from Rajapalayam or 40 kms from Thirunelveli.
Current Name : Sankaran Kovil
MainDeity : Sankaralingeswarar,Sankara Narayanar
Goddesses : Gomathi Amman
Theertham : Nagasnai
Holytree : Punnai
This temple also called as Avudaiamman Kovil or Davasu kovil or SankaraNayinar Kovil Depicts a good example for no distinction between Siva or Vishnu. Here the Main Deity Sankara Narayanar Poses himself with half Shiva and Half vishnu.Goddess Gomathi Amman Worshipped Lord at this place.This temple is also considered to be representing one of the five elements (Land) in this area, the other being Nallur,Tharukapuram,Thenmalai and Devathaanam.
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Temple : Arulmigu Lalithambigai Thirukkovil , Thirumeeyachur
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Lalithambigai Thirukkovil , Thirumeeyachur"
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...rumeeyachur.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 21 sec
Location&Direction: This temple is located in Thiruvarur District Nannilam circle ,one and half kilometres west of Peralam village.
Current Name : Meichur
MainDeity : Aruneswarar
Goddesses : Lalithambigai
Theertham : Surya Theertham
Arunan,Son of Kashiba saint got deceived by Surya and Surya got cursed. Surya repented his mistake and came to meichur and worshipped Lord to get rid of his curse. As time passed by and still he couldn't get rid of his curse, he Shouted "Hey Mikura" in disgust which inturn angered Goddess Lalithambigai. But Shiva(aruneswarar) cooled Goddess and hence the name Santha nayaki .The most powerful sloka , Lalitha sahasranamam Came through Goddess herself.The other popular sloka Laitha navarathna maala ("Maatha jeya Ohm Lalithambigaiye" ) was written by saint agathiyar in this place.
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This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Abayambigai Thirukkovil , Mayiladuthurai ".
Audio Duration : 6m 2 sec
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...iladuthurai.mp3
Location&Direction:This temple is situated at the heart of .Mailaduthurai city ,so one should find it easy to reach the temple.
Current Name : Mayiladuthurai
MainDeity : Mayuranathar
Godesses : Abayambigai
Theertham : Brahma Theertham
Pathigam : Thirugnanasambantha swamigal
Darshan Time : Morning 8am- 12pm Evening 5.30pm-8pm
Pooja timings : MorningSandhi 8 am,Evening-6pm
Goddess Parvathi took the form of Peacock and married shiva at this sthalam hence the name Mayiladuthurai .-Mayil (peacock). The temple's Gopuram is 164 feet high and temple is situated at 4,78,913 sq.feet serene location. Mayiladuthurai is famous for Thula Snanam (bathing center) where it is considered sacred to take bath at kaviri river during Diwali. This temple was reconstructed with stone, during the period of Sembiyan Mahadevi (10th century); however renovations from the 19th century have destroyed the older structures and the inscriptions.
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Temple : Arulmigu Bhuvaneswari Thirukkovil , Puthukkottai
This weeks episode is about " Arulmigu Bhuvaneswari Thirukkovil , Puthukkottai".
Audio Duration : 6m 3 sec
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...uthukkottai.mp3
Location&Direction:This temple is located at the heart of Puthukottai city where temple can be seen facing east.
Current Name : Puthukkottai
Goddesses : Bhuvaneswari , AshTa dasa buja lakshmi
Goddesses saraswathi as Gnana Roopam, Mahalakshmi as Kriya Roopam,Maha Kaali as Icha Roopam are being worshipped together as Samundeswari Bhuvaneswari .
Bhuvaneswari temple at Pudukottai is being called as Adhishtanam. Initially this sthalam was a Ashram to Judge Swamigal later taken over by santhanandha swamigal who constructed this magnificient temple of Bhuvaneswari. It is strongly believed that reciting Bhuvaneswari pancharatna sthuthi daily will lead to a prosperous life.
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Temple : Arulmigu Kumari Amman Thirukkovil , KanyaKumari
This weeks episode is about " Arulmigu Kumari Amman Thirukkovil , KanyaKumari".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...Kanyakumari.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 2 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is located at the bank of 3 Oceans at KanyaKumari District. Gandhi Mandapam and Olivetavam are very close by attractions.
Current Name : KanyaKumari
Godesses : Kumari Amman
Legend Says that Demon Banasuran worshipped Lord Brahma and was blessed by him with never dying wish in the hands of Deva,asura,animals,birds etc (not by kanni). Goddess Parasakthi took form of Kannigai and fought with Demon and killed him .After that, she took penance here. The temple is located in a very serene location and Goddess is seen in the form of Thavam Posture.
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Temple : Arulmigu Pathaleswarar Thirukkovil , Arithuvaramangalam
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Pathaleswarar Thirukkovil , Arithuvaramangalam".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...aramangalam.mp3
Audio Duration : 5m 20 sec
Location&Direction: This temple is located 20 kms from Kumbakonam. There are many buses direct from Thanjavur and Kumbakonam.
Current Name : Arithuvaramangalam (Thiru Arathai Perum Pazhai)
MainDeity : Pathaleswarar (Pathala Varathar)
Godesses : Alankara Ammai
Theertham : Brahma Theertham
Holytree : Vanni Tree
Pathigam : Thirugnana sambathar
This temple is third in pancharanya sthalams.(Thirukarukavur,Thiruavalivanallur,Arithuvaramangalam,Thiruirumpoolai,Thirukolambathur). As all these five temples are situated in a mark cross, one can visit all these five temples in a day. This temple should be visited between 11.00 am-12.30 pm. When Thirumal and Brahma had an issue ,Lord shiva stood as Jothi .Brahma took he form of swam to see the hair of Shiva, while Thirumal took form of Varaga and went deeper into ground to see the feet of shiva. There is a big ditch in the sanctum of Pathaleswarar. Ditch- paazhi, (hence the name Thiru arathai perum paazhi)
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Temple : Arulmigu Azagiya Manavalan Thirukkovil,Thirukozhi
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Azagiya Manavalan Thirukkovil,Thirukkozhi".
Audio Link : http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...lThirukozhi.mp3
Audio Duration : 6m 38 sec
Location&Direction:This temple is located in the center of city and 2 kms from Tiruchi Railway Station.
Current Name : Uraiyur (Thirukkozhi)
MainDeity : Azhagiya Manavalan
Godesses : Kamalavalli Nachiyar
Theertham : Kalyana Theertham
Vimanam : Kalyana Vimanam
Legend says that Kamalavalli being a daughter of NandhaChozhan ,king of Uraiyur got married to Lord Vishnu in Srirangam. In memory of the marriage Azhagiya Manavalar ,kamalavalli nachiyar temple was built by Nandhachozhan at uraiyur. One other legend says that a hen (kozhi) defeated an elephant hence the name Thirukkozhi.
To hear more about the temple and sthalapuranam Click below
http://podbazaar.castmetrix.net/download/1...lThirukozhi.mp3
Thanx
Nataraj Prakash
http://www.adhikaalai.com
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