Thirukkarisanadhar Temple, Kalavai – Legends
Kariya Nayanar:
According
to the legend, Kariya Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars witnessed a cow shedding
milk near an ant hill and reported the incident to the King Vikrama Chola. When
the king came to the spot he was surprised to see the mound dissolving in rains
and uncovering the Swayambu Lingam within, on hearing the song of Kariya
Nayanar. The king built a temple which came to be known as Thiru Karisanathar
Temple.
Adhi Shankaracharya visit to this Temple:
It is
believed that Adhi Shankaracharya had visited this temple and had Dharshan of
Lord Thirukkarisanadhar.
Kamadenu Abhishekam to Shiva Linga here:
The
legend has it that Kamadenu, the divine cow did Abhishekam (sacred bath) for
the Shiva lingam with the nectar of its milk.
Thirumudikkaari worshipped Lord Shiva here:
It is
said that one of the seven Vallals (munificent chieftains) Thirumudikkaari of
Sangam age worshipped Lord Shiva here.