Thiru Vetkalam: Sri Pasupatheeswarar
temple.
The temple is about 3kms east of Chidambaram. Now the place
is known as Annamalai Nagar.
This is one of the Devara Sthalam of Nadu Nadu Temples.
The main Raja Gopuram of the temple is of three tiers facing
east.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu
Pasupatheeswarar and his consort known as
Sri Sargunambaal / Nalla Nayaki. There is a mark on Siva
Lingam.
Teertham of this temple is Krupa Kataaksha Teertham.
We see pillars with sculpture related to Sthala puranam of this temple in front of Goddess sanctum.
Arjuna is hiding his weapons.
As we go around the prakaram we see Siddhi Vinayakar,
Murugan, Lakshmi, Meenakshi, Chokka Nadhar, Nalvar, Navagraham, Natarajar, Sooryan
and Chandran.
Nardhana Vinayakar and Anugraha Dakshina Moorthy are seen as
koshta Deivam. Here Muyalagan near Dakshina Moorthy is facing towards left side
which is different from usual posture.
Lord Indra.
Sthala purana says Arjuna wanted to acquire Pasupathasthram
to win the battle against Kauravas. Arjuna got all Asthras (weapons) from his
father Indra. Krishna told Arjuna, Pasupathasthram
can be acquired from Lord Siva only with permission from Indra...
Arjuna penancing is seen with his one leg, to be blessed by
Lord Siva with Pasupathasthram.
Arjuna penanced in this place which was full of Bamboo. Duruyodhana
sent Mookasura in the form of pig to spoil the penance of Arjuna. Lord Siva
wanted to test Arjuna so He disguised himself as hunter.
Lord Siva with Parvathy appeared as hunter and killed the
pig. Four Vedas followed Him as Dogs. Arjuna also aimed at the pig. Before granting Pasupathastharam, Lord Siva wanted to test the ability of Arjuna.
Lord Siva as a hunter is seen fighting with Arjuna.
The hunter (Lord Siva) and Arjuna claimed themselves for the
death of pig. From discussion it went to fight and Arjuna's bow broke. Arjuna
in anger hit hunter (Lord Siva). The blow was felt by all the living being on
earth. Parvathy got angry by Arjuna's act. Lord Siva told Parvathy her anger is
not good and it would affect the whole universe. He asked her to cool down move
to side.
Lord Siva lifted Arjuna with his leg and threw him Krupa
Kataksham. Once Lord Siva’s Leg touched Arjuna, he was blessed.
Lord Siva and Parvathy appeared in front of him. Lord Siva gave
Pasupathasthram to Arjuna.
Thiru Gyana Sambandhar and Thiru Navukkuarasar sang Hymns on
Lord Siva. Arunagirinadhar Sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple.
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Arjuna,
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Nalwar,
Nardhana Vinayakar,
Navagraha,
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Pasupathasthram,
sambandhar,
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Thiru Navukkarasar
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