History and tradition
- Architecture
- Dravidian architecture
- First attested
- 9th century
Hymn
The pasuram is not yet recorded.
Vaishnava temple
Thiruvanpurushothamam
திருவண்புருடோத்தமம்
Thiruvanpurushothamam, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India
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Overview
Vishnu as Purushottama
Consort Purushotthama Nayaki
Vaishnava temple
The legend of all the eleven temples of Thirunangur are closely associated with each other. As per legend, the Hindu god Shiva started dancing in fury at this place after the death of his consort Uma due to the yajna (sacrifice) of Daksha. Each time his lock of hair touched the ground, there were eleven other forms of Shiva who appeared. The celestial deities were worried that if the dance continues, it would result in decimation of entire creations. They prayed to Vishnu for help, who appeared at this place. On seeing Vishnu, Shiva's anger was reduced and he requested Vishnu to appear in eleven forms like he did. On his request, Vishnu appeared in eleven different forms at Tirunangur. The eleven places where Vishnu appeared are believed to be where the eleven temples in Tirunangur are located. As per another variant, Shiva requested Vishnu to appear in eleven different forms like him to control the eleven Shiva forms he created. The eleven Rudras, called Ekadas Rudras and king of devas, Indra, are believed to have worshiped Vishnu at this temple.
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