Palvannanathar Temple, Tirukkazhippalai, Chidambaram –
Legends
Palvannanathar:
Sage Kabila during his pilgrimage to Shiva temples, saw
this place dense with Vilwa trees and desired to stay and perform pujas to
Lord. The sand in the place was white as cows voluntarily poured their
milk in the place. He collected the sand and made a Linga for his
puja. While a king was coming there on his horse, the Linga got split by
the hit of its leg. Sage Kabila was very sad. When the sage tried to
prepare another Linga for his worship, Lord Shiva appeared before him with
Mother Parvathi and advised him to install that Linga itself though damaged as
the milk was brought there by the Divine Cow Kamadenu. It is believed that
those worshipping this Paalvanna Nathar Linga would be blessed with all
prosperity in life. It is believed that consuming the milk used for the abishek
of Lord Shiva – Linga – will bless the devotee with a child. It also cures
diseases caused due to heat in the body.
Lord
Shiva darshan to Sage Agasthya:
This is one of the places where Lord Shiva granted
darshan to Sage Agasthya in wedding form.
Sage
Valmiki worshipped Lord Shiva here:
Sage Valmiki worshipped Lord Shiva here, according to
scriptures.