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Saturday, June 27, 2020

Saptharisheeswarar Temple, Ammachatram – Legends

Saptharisheeswarar Temple, Ammachatram – Legends
Saptharisheeswarar:
It is believed that the Sapta Rishis (Seven Sages) had worshiped Lord Shiva here and arranged marriage for the Lord. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Saptharisheeswarar.
Ammachatram is an ancient village mentioned as Bhairavapuram in Bavishyaotta Purana and later was called as Sakkuvambalpuram or Ammani Ammal Chathiram and presently as Ammachatram.
Kalabhairava Sthalam:
This place is a renowned Kalabhairava Sthalam mentioned in Bavishyaotta Purana. Also, this place is mentioned as a Sin relieving place, as powerful as Kasi (Varanasi) because of the presence of Kalabhairava who is blessing here will give protection from all the eight directions.
Ravana installed and worshipped a Shiva Linga here:
It is believed that there is a Shiva Linga installed by King Ravana for worship on his way back from Kailash to Lanka after obtaining a boon from Mahadeva.