Sivapuranathar Temple, Sivapuram
Location of the temple | Sivapuram |
Lord Shiva known as | Sivapuranathar, Brahmapuri Nayagar |
Female deity known as | Singaravalli, Periyanayagi |
Pathigam | Thirunavukarasar, Sambandar |
How to reach | This sivasthalam temple is located 5 Kms from Kumbakonam town. |
Bhrama is said to have worshipped Shiva here before he undertook his task of creation. It is also said that Vishnu in his Varaaha Avataram (Boar) worshipped Shiva here. Carvings of these 2 legends can be seen in the walls of this temple.