Jambukeswarar Temple, Nallicheri – Legends
Lord
Shiva feet Darshan:
This temple is associated with Vaishnavi (This form of
Matha was out of Vishnu and hence holds Shanku, Chakra and Mace in her hands to
show her origin), one of the Saptha Mathas. She is believed to visit this
temple with Parasakthi on the fourth day of Navarathri (Chaturthi). Here
Sakthi and Vaishnavi had darshan of the Feet of the Lord as well as the
attendant closest to Shiva, Shri Nandeeswarar.
Lord
Shiva kept his lotus feet on Nandhi:
Once the Kazhal (the ornament worn on the leg, similar
to Kolusu) worn by Shiva, brushed against Nandi. Nandi went into ecstasy
by the mere touch of the ornament. Then he started imaging how it would
feel if the feet of the Lord touched him. In order get this favour from
the Lord, Nandi performed 1008 Pradosha Poojas (Pradosha Pooja is generally
performed on the 13th day of the fortnight and it is a special Pooja
for Nandi. In this temple, Nandi did 1008 Pradosha Pooja to the Lord). Pleased
with his devotion, the Lord kept his lotus feet on Nandi. The Nandi Pooja
episode is nicely presented in the form of a Sudhai work.
Mother
appeared as a young lady to the Nadha Sharma couple:
In this temple, Ambal appeared as a young lady to the
Nadha Sharma couple.
Nandikeswarar
penance to obtain Panchakshara Siddhi:
Nandikeswara worshipped the deity and did penance
here to obtain Panchakshara siddhi, which he could not get at Thiruvaiyaru.
Nandi
Mangai:
This village originally called Nandi Mangai according to
Sthalapuranam, is now known as Nallicheri.