HINDU TEMPLES
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Moolavar - Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar, Ambal - Mathiyapuri nayaki. Moolavar - Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar, Ambal - Mathiyapuri nayaki Festivals Masi Shivrathri February-March Brahmmotsavam February-March Vaikasi Visakam May-June Aavani Shiva Puja August-September Tirukarthikai November-December Speciality A strong Puliyodharai (Tamarind rice) prepared with rice and chillies in 1:3 ratio respectively is offered as nivedhana to Lord Bhairva. Lord Siddhi Vinayaka graces the devotees in the temple. Uniqueness Shivalinga in the temple is facing west. Lord Shiva and Mother Parvathi are behind the Shiva Linga. The temple is praised as Bhooloka Kailash
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Lord Shiva wedded Mother Meenakshi, daughter of Malayadwaja Pandya. He took charge as the king of Madurai then. As a rule, Shiva Puaja should be performed before assuming any responsible and high positions. Hence, He installed a Linga and performed the puja. Based on this event, Lord Shiva