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Temple : Arulmigu Maruntheeswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruvanmiyur
This weeks episode is about "Arulmigu Maruntheeswarar Thirukkovil,Thiruvanmiyur".
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.
To hear more about the temple and sthalapuranam please hear below
