Devapiran Temple, (Irattai Tirupati Temple),
Tholavillimangalam, Thoothukudi – Legends
Vishnu restoring Vedhas to Brahma from Somuka:
As per
Hindu legend, Somuka, a demon, defeated Brahma, the Hindu god of creation and stole the four Vedas (sacred texts) from him. Brahma was helpless and
he did severe penance in the banks of Thamiraparani River seeking favour from
Vishnu in the form of Devapiran. Pleased by the penance, Vishnu appeared to
Brahma and promised to retrieve the Vedas. He killed the demon Somuka and
restored the Vedas to Brahma. He also wished to set his abode as Srivaikundam
and resided there as Vaikuntanatha.
Story behind the name Tholavillimangalam:
When a
Gandharva couple was cursed by Deva guru to become Tula (Measuring instrument)
and Villu (bow), they were told they can be relieved only if they stay under
the mud and do penance in Kethara Nilayam. When Suprabar muni cleaned the place
to build a yaga Shala, he removed the Tula and Villu and they turned into a
couple again. Since they got relieved from their curse at this place, it is
called Tholavillimangalam.
