Rishabeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
Rishabeswarar Temple is a Hindu Shrine dedicated to Lord
Shiva located inside Kanchipuram
Ekambaranathar Temple in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of
Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Rishabeswarar. This is one of the 108
Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as
Rishabesam.
Legends
Garuda, celestial vehicle of Lord Vishnu was very proud
of its strength as it was carrying Lord Vishnu. His arrogance grew as the days
passed. Once, Lord Vishnu visited Kailasha, the abode of Lord Shiva along with
Garuda. When Lord Vishnu reached Kailash, he got down from Garuda and left
Garuda at the gates of Kailasha. Then he went into Kailasha and did not return
back for a long time. Nandi, celestial vehicle of Lord Shiva, seeing the
arrogance of Garuda, started inhaling and exhaling powerfully and made Garuda
to move back and forth. Garuda got tired and finally wings got broken. Garuda
pleaded to Lord Vishnu for help.
On seeing the condition of his vehicle, Lord Vishnu
informed Lord Shiva about the harm caused to its vehicle by Nandi. Enraged Lord
Shiva summoned Nandi and enquired about it. As Nandi did this without informing
Lord Shiva, Lord Shiva instructed Nandi to visit Kanchipuram to have a bath in
Sivaganga Theertham, then install a Shiva Linga and worship him. By
worshipping, the sin of not obeying your master will get relieved. Nandi
obliged to Shiva order. Pleased with Nandi penance, Lord Shiva called back
Nandi to Kailasha and restored his position of being his vehicle.
The Temple
Presiding Deity is called as Rishabeswarar. This Shrine
is located inside Kanchipuram
Ekambaranathar Temple. This shrine is situated on the western banks
of Shiva Ganga Theertham.
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