![]() Since Lord Shiva Killed Kaalan (Yaman), he is popularly known as Kaala Samhara Murthy. Lord Shiva for the sake of his sincere devotee Markandeyar, took the form of Rudra – Rudra Avadaaram (Man form) and had kicked Lord Yama with his left leg and killed Yama. Accordingly, on that particular day when Markandeyar completes his 16 years, Lord Yama appeared to take his Ayul. He had worshipped Lord Amirthakadeshwar, offered Abishegam from the Holy Ganga water to increase his life longevity, since his death was fixed on the day of his completing 16 years. Manalmedu (0.5 kms southwest of Thirukadaiyur). This is the reason why Markandeyar migrated here from his native place Thondi and had settled in T. Likewise, if we offer our prayers to Amirthakadeshwarar, there would be no Yama Fear. It is believed that there is no death when consumed Amirtham. This temple is located in the south of Thirukadaiyur with the God name as Amirthanarayana perumal and Goddess Amirthavalli. This avatharam name for Lord Vishu is called AmithaNarayana Perumal. So, Lord Vishnu decided to give the Amirtham to Devas in this Pushkarani. The name of the pond behind the Thirukadaiyur temple is called Amirtha Pushkarani. Lord Vishnu took the form of a dazzling beauty (Mohini Avataaram) and with an intention that Devas should get the Amirdham, he cheated the Asuras and brought the Amirdha Kadam i.,e Amirtha pot to this Thirukadaiyur temple. From the Ocean (Paarkadal) for taking the Amirdham, there was war going on between the Asuras and Devas. Let us know why Lord Shiva got the name of Amirthakadeshwar. In all Shiva temples, Lord shiva occupies the form of Lingam called Shiva Linga Swaroopam. The name of Shiva in Thirukadaiyur temple is Swami Amirthakadeshwarar. To know why the reason why Shastiapthapoorthi is being celebrated at Thirukadaiyur, we should know the Temple History i.e, Stala Puraanam of Thirukadaiyur temple. ![]()
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