Bhoothalingaswamy Temple, Boothapandi, Kanyakumari
Bhoothalingaswamy
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Boothapandi, headquarters of Thovalai
Taluk in Kanyakumari District
of Tamilnadu. Boothapandi sits on the western bank of the river
Pazhaiyar, at the foot of the hill known as Thadakaimalai, considered to be the
abode of Thadagai in the Ramayana. It forms a place of legendary importance. The
presiding deity is called Bhoothalingaswamy. Mother is called as Sivagami
Amman.
The
temple is located at the spot where Rama quelled Thadagai. The Travancore Manual says that Boothapandi is an ancient place founded
by one of the Pandya
sovereigns and vague traditions are
preserved in the Keralopathi and Kerala Mahatmiyam wherein the Pandiya invasion of Kerala is
referred in a mythical form. The temple was constructed by the King Pasum Pon
Pandyan who is the son of Boothapandiyan.
Legends
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History
The cave
temple has been named after the presence of Bhoothalingaswamy Temple, famous
for its sculptures and architecture. The cave temple was excavated by King
Pasum Pon Pandyan, the son of Boothapandiyan, Flag post of this temple is
very tall and the temple car here is very old and higher in weight.
The
Temple
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Inscriptions
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Temple
Opening Time
The
Temple remains open from 4:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. in the mornings and 4:00
P.M. to 7:30 P.M. in the evenings.
Festivals
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Connectivity
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