Shenbagavalli Poovananathar Temple, Kovilpatti,
Thoothukudi – The Temple
The
presiding Deities of this temple are Goddess Parvathi and Lord Shiva. Greater
importance is given to the Goddess at this temple. Goddess Parvathi and Lord
Shiva are worshiped here as Shenbagavalli and Poovananathar here. The Goddess
is 7 feet tall and presents a majestic sight to her devotees. Though the
Goddess is in Standing Form she is given Alankara as if she is in sitting
position.
Lord
Shiva is worshiped as Poovanathar as he was worshiped by Paduman and Chadugan
who were snake leaders by offering Poovana flowers. This temple had been
constructed by Shenbagan a Vembakkottai King upon the advice of Lord Shiva and
his friend Nandhi (bull). As the king has built and worshiped the Goddess here,
the Goddess is called as Shenbagavalli or Goddess of Shenbagan.
