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Shivakkozhundeeswara Temple
- Patteeswararm,Tamil Nadu
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This Shivastalam is situated near Patteeswaram (Pazhayarai), the erstwhile capital of the Cholas. Sakthimutham is considered to be the 22nd in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri. Legend has it that Shiva appeared as a huge column of light (Jyotiswaroopam) in front of Parvati, who had meditated upon him here, and that she embraced him, hence the name Sivakkozhundeeswarar and Sakthi Mutham. This temple with 2 prakarams occupies an area of under an acre. A majestic Rajagopuram crowns its entrance, although the glorious days of the temple are now mere history. An image of Shiva and Parvati embracing associated with the legend, is enshrined in the temple. The Natarajar shrine and the Sarabeswarar shrine are of importance here.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To be united in matrimony with the partner of one's choice
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.