Abhaya Varadeeswarar Temple,
Adirampattinam – Legends
Abhaya Varada Easwarar:
Harassed and driven by the
demons, Devas surrendered to Lord Shiva in Thiruvadhirai zone. This is one
of the zones where Lord Shiva walks in during Pradosha days (13th day
either from new moon or full moon days) and on Thiruvadhirai star days. During
his stay in this zone, Lord would not let down his devotees. Hence, He is
praised as Abhaya
Varada Easwarar – protecting those surrendering to him. The people
with this birth star are advised to scrupulously use this day in their own
interest.
Adirampattinam:
In early days, the place was
known as Tiru
Adhirai Pattinam (after the name of the star), changed as Adhi Veera Raman
Pattinam (after the name of the king) and came to be called as Adirampattinam.
King Adhiveerarama Pandian belonging to Thiruvadhirai was a devotee of Lord
Abhaya Varadeeswarar and carried out many renovations in the temple.
Rishis & Siddhars worshipped Lord Shiva here:
Great Rishis Bhairava and Sage Raivada
had worshipped the Lord in this
temple. Raivada means the light emanating from the three eyes of Lord
Shiva. The Rishi was born by the power of this light on a Thiruvadhirai day. It
is believed that Siddhas are praying in this temple invisibly. There is a Tamil
Verse explaining the beneficial effects of Thiruvadhirai star which is
recommended for daily chanting seeking the grace of Lord and Raivada Maharshi.
“Aadhirai
Lingamai, Aamarai Jothiyan
Aadhirai
thanadhil Abhayam endru aruluvan
Aadhirai
adhan azhal aahidum aadhiyil
Aadhirai
Aalamar Aarana”.