100. KOMAL

KRIPA KUPARAESWARAR TEMPLE

Distance:

Shiva: Kripakuparaeswarar

Amman: Annapurani.

Sthala Viruksham: Vilva tree

Speciality:

The Ancient name of Komal was Gopuri.

It is believed that Saints and holy sidhdhars are worshipping here on the days of Hastham star. Therefore this is a Hastham star temple and those born on this star are adviced to visit this temple for benefits. 

The temple has been constructed with Karana Agama Vidhi.

History:

Parvathi wished to know how Shiva was conducting and maintaining the affairs of all worlds. She closed the eyes of the Lord to know what would happen to the world if the Lord's eyes were closed. The actions of the world stopped immediately and abruptly. Since Amman made the world dark by Shutting the eyes of Lord Shiva with her hands He said that He would disappear in Hastha Varna Jyothi and She must identify the light in the form of a cow to join him again. Parvathi sought Lord Vishnu help to find the Light. She was born as a cow in the earth. She was searching for the light and on Hastham star day she found the light. Shiva gave his blessings Kripa and united with her. As the light was identified by the cow it is known as Gomalya Jyothi and Lord Kripa Kuparaeswar.