Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple – 9 Soldiers Shrine
When Lord Shiva created Muruga from the sparks of his
eye, unable to bear the heat, Mother Parvathi ran from the place, when her
anklet broke. From the pearls, came nine Shaktis called Nava Kalis. These women
loved Lord Shiva and became pregnant. Knowing this, Parvathi cursed them to
live with their pregnancy. The Navakalis appealed to Lord Shiva for a remedy.
Lord Shiva made a compromise with Parvathi saying that
they should deliver for the welfare of the world and to help Lord Muruga in his
war to kill demon Surapadma. Parvathi agreed. They delivered 9 male children
named Veerabagu, Veerakesari, Veera Mahendran, Veera Maheswaran, Veera Rakshan,
Veera Marthandan, Veerandhagan, Veeradheeran and Veera Suran.
There is a separate shrine for these nine heroes in the
front hall mandapam in the temple.