Veeratteswarar Temple, Vazhuvur – Religious Significance

Veeratteswarar Temple, Vazhuvur – Religious Significance

Ashta Veeratta Sthalams:

As per legend, Lord Shiva is believed to have vanquished demons and evil forces at eight different places and exhibited acts of bravery. These places are collectively called as Ashta Veeratta Sthalams / Atta Veerattana Sthalams. Vazhuvur is the place where Lord Shiva vanquished the Gajasura (Gaja Samharam).

The list of these eight temples are:

1.    Thiruvathigai Veerattaneswarar Temple

2.    Thirukoyilur Veeratteswarar Temple

3.    Thirukkadaiyur Amritaghateswarar Temple

4.    Vazhuvur Veeratteswarar Temple

5.    Korukkai Veeratteswarar Temple

6.    Keelaparasalur Veeratteswarar Temple 

7.    Thirukkandiyur Kandeeswarar Temple

8.    Thiruvirkudi Veerataneswarar Temple

Thevara Vaippu Sthalam:

The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 6^th Thirumurai in 70^th Patikam in 8^th Song and 6^th Thirumurai in 71^st Patikam in 2^nd Song.

Thirupugazh Sthalam:

Saint Arunagirinathar had sung Thirupugazh Hymns on Lord Murugan of this Temple. Hence, this temple is considered as Thirupugazh Sthalam.

Birthplace of Ayyapan:

As per legend, Vazhuvur is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ayyappa.