VEDARANYAM TEMPLE

Earlier known as "Thirumarikaadu" in the ancient era, Vedaranyam has been a

famous Hindu place. Appar and Sundarar competed to sing and show their

talents at this place. 11 Tamil songs to open the gates of the temple happened

here. Because of the curse which happened during that time, still now most of

the people use the back door to enter the temple. Recently after the

kumbabhishegam now, the front gate is being used more frequently. The front

(East) gate faces the sea
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When Lord Shiv married to Parvati, the southern tip of the land got elevated

because of unbalanced weight (lots of attnedees to the great Marriage) and Muni

Agastiya was sent to the south to balance the land. When Muni Agastya came to

the southern tip (which is the current Vedaranyam), he sought the balance. As he

missed the marriage function, Lord Shiv and Parvati appeared in front of Muni

Agastya in their wedding costume. It is because of this there is a temple of Lord

Shiv (Vedaraneeswar). The only Shiv temple which has the Lord Shiv and

Parvati in their whole wedding costume. There is also a place for Muni Agathiyar

known as Agastiyampalli just 2 km away from the main temple. All exists till

today. The 4-vedas were excavated in the temple and it is the main reason for

the name of the place. The temple is Very famous for Murthi,Thalam,

Theertham. That Mulavar Name is (Thirumaraikadar)Vedaranyeswarar.

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