Sahasra Lakshmeeswarar Temple, Theeyathur – Legends
Sahasra
Lakshmeeswarar:
Lord Vishnu was performing Shiva Puja each day with 1000
lotus flowers. When the number was short by one, Lord Vishnu to make up the
shortage tried to pluck one of his eyes to offer it Lord Shiva but was
prevented by Lord Shiva and granted darshan. Mahalakshmi followed Lord Vishnu
with the puja and realized her wish of Shiva darshan. As Lord Shiva granted
Darshan to Mahalakshmi who worshipped him with 1000 flowers, He is named Sahasra
Lakshmeeswarar. Sahasram means 1000.
Theeyathur:
As Fire God, Agni and Sun also known as Ayan worshipped
here, the place is named Theeyathur. Thee in Tamil means fire. As Agni
worshipped here, those suffering from heat related diseases worship here.
Uthiratadhi
Star Temple:
The temple has special significance attached to Uthiratadhi
Star. Sages Agir Budhan, Angirasa, Agni Purandhaka and divine sculptor Vishwakarma
are born in this star. They come here on all monthly star days to worship
Sahasra Lakshmeeswarar to perform pujas in their invisible form, according to
belief.
