At Ekambareswarar Temple Kanchipuram, it is believed that Godess Parvati worshipped Lord Shiva in the form of a Prithivi Lingam, or a Shiva Linga made out of sand. This was made under a mango tree. Legend has it that there was a… Continue Reading
The Ekambaranathar Temple Kanchipuram (ஏகாம்பரநாதர் கோயில்) is also called Kachi Ekambam, Ekambareswarar Temple or Arulmigu Kanchi Ekambaranathar Thirukoil, and is located in Kanchipuram Tamil Nadu. This is one of five Shiva temples that represent the five elements – land, water, air, sky and… Continue Reading
The daughter of the merchant Sivanesa Chettiar Angam Poompavai died when she was bitten by a snake. Thirugnana Sambandar, a famous saint, came to Thiruvottiyur on his pilgrimage. He was invited to the Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Mylapore temple in Chennai) with a… Continue Reading
Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Tamil: கபாலீஸ்வரர் கோவில்) is located in Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. According to the Puranas, Shakti worshipped Lord Shiva here in the form of a peacock, which is why the area was called Mylai (Mayil is Tamil for Peacock).… Continue Reading
