101. INJIKUDI

PARAVADHEESWARAR TEMPLE

Distance: 13kms from Nannilam and 19kms from Mayiladuthurai

Shiva: Parvadheeswarar

Amman: Dhavakolanayaki or Santhanayaki

Sthala Viruksham: Jack-fruit tree

Theertham: Agni Theertham and Ganga Theertham

Speciality:

Shiva and Amman faces east.

Built by Vikrama Chola.

The sun and the moon are beside one another. Worshipping them together chnges the adverse effects of planets in one's horoscope to a virtue.

The Lord embraced by Amman and blended with her and therefore known as Parvatheeswarar.

Chandikeswarar and Chandikeswari are seen in wedding posture.

Nagaling flowers are used for pooja in this temple.

The Aagamam is Kameeya Aagamam.

History:

A Demon women disturbed Sage Durvasa Yagna. So he cursed her. She had 2 sons Amban and Ambaaran who were very arrogant. They harmed everyone mainly the Devas. The Devas sought the help of Shiva to get rid of him. Lord told Amman to solve their problem. Amman took the form of a Virgin lady and appeared before the Demons. Both the Asuras wished to marry her. Lord Vishnu took the form of an old man and said that one lady cannot marry two men and therefore only the mighter of the 2 can marry her. Both started fighting to prove their valour. Ambaaran won and he came in search of the Lady. Amman took the form of a fierce Kaali with her Soolam. He ran to save his life but she chased him and killed him by piercing the Soolam. This happened in Ambakarathur a few kms from Injikudi. The place where Amban and Ambaaran lived is known as Ambal near Ambakarathur. To set down her anger Parvathi was asked to make Linga with Sand and worship the Lord. She performed penance and her anger vanished. She became calm. The Linga formed by Amman is Paravatheeswarar and as she calmed down she is called Santhanayaki. The place is Injikudi.

Kulothunga Chola had no child. He worshipped the Amman of this temple and he was bestowed with a Child boon. He offered anklets to Amman. We can find the Anklets in her feet.