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Umaiyandar Cave-Temple
- Parankundram,Tamil Nadu
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Devotees can pay a visit at the Umaiyandar Cave Temple which is located in Parankundram. The temple is famous since Siddhas like Nakkeerar lived and the temple is now under the control of Archaeological department. Beautifully carved and with the natrual beauty is doubled with the Presence of numerous peacocks who lives uThis is also commonly called peacock garden because hundreds of peacocks live here. This area is protected area and declared as historically important.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
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.