134. PULIPAKKAM

VYAKRAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE

Distance: 3kms from Chengulpet

Shiva: Vyakrapureeswarar

Amman: Mangalyam Kaatha Narayini

Speciality:

There are Sannidhis fro Vinayaka, Muruga, Chandikeswarar, Bhairavar, Navagrahas, Kaali, Gubera Lingam, Vyakrapadhar and Pathanjali. 

We also find 2 more lingas on the way to the temple.

Many sidhdhars are believed to wander on the mountains even today.

The 2 lingas on the way to the temple on the hill are believed to be installed by the Sidhdhars.

People who worship this temple are relieved from all problems in life and serious diseases.

There is a Rahava Swamigal Mutt near the temple.

History:

Sage Vyakrapadha stayed on the hill in a small hut and performed penance as the place was full of trees and suitable for his penance. Since he worshipped this Linga the Shiva is called as Vyakrapureeswarar. During the days of his penance Sage Pathanjali also came here and stayed for a certain period of time and worshipped the Linga. The Gubera Linga is believed to be worshipped by Gubera.