Kapaleeswarar Temple

Kapaleeswarar Temple
Kapaleeswarar Temple

Mother Uma performed penance here on Lord taking the form of a peacock. Lord Muruga got His Sakthivel from Lord. Lord Brahmma got back His creation job with blessings of Lord here shedding His pride. Vedas worshipped Lord Kapaleeswara, hence the place is known as Vedapuri. It is also known as Shukrapuri as planet Shukra-Venus worshipped Lord here. Lord Sri Rama stayed here, performed pujas to Lord Shiva with festivals. The is the holy soil where Poompavail was restored to life from her preserved bones, a miracle by saint Tirugnana Sambandar. Saint Arunagiriar has sung the glory of Lord Singaravela