Kadaimudinathar Temple,
Keezhaiyur – Legends
Kiluvai Nathar:
As per legend, Lord Brahma
incurred the curse of Lord Shiva due to his pride and arrogance. Lord Brahma
realised his mistake and visited several Shiva temples including this temple
for relief from the curse incurred. Lord Brahma excavated a tank here and
performed ablution to Lord Shiva from the water drawn from the tank. As the tank
was created by Lord Brahma, the tank came to be called as Brahma Theertham. Pleased
with his worship, Lord Shiva granted darshan to Lord Brahma under the Sthala
Vriksham (Kiluvai tree) and relieved Lord Brahma from his curse. Hence, Lord
Shiva came to be called as Kiluvai Nathar / Aadhi Nathar.
Sage Kanva attained salvation here:
As per legend, it is believed that
Sage Kanva visited this
place, took bath in Cauvery River and worshipped Lord Shiva of this
temple. He later attained salvation at this
temple. The Ghat where he used to take bath is called as Kanva Mahan
Thurai.
Kiluvai Oor:
Sthala Vriksham of this temple
is Kiluvai Tree. Hence, the village came to be called as Kiluvai Oor and later
got corrupted to Keezhaiyur
/ Keezhur.
Ezhur:
As the village consisted of
seven settlements in ancient times, the village is also called as Ezhur (Ezhu
means seven in Tamil and Oor means place).
