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Shivastalam is a small temple located in the vicinity of Tiruveezhimizhalai
and Tirukkaruvili Kottittai - near Mayiladuturai. Poonthottam, on the Mayiladuturai - Tiruvarur railroad is the nearest railhead. Legend has it
that Agni is worshipped Shiva here. Tiruvanniyur is considered to be the
62nd in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located
south of the river Kaveri.
Legends: This is another shrine
that is intimately connected with the legend of the Daksha Yagnam.
Agni - (the Lord of Fire) is said to have worshipped Shiva here as an
act of penance for having participated in Daksha Yagnam. It is
believed that Katyayani - Parvati worshipped Shiva before their divine
marriage in Tiruveezhimizhalai nearby. The festival images of
Somaskanda and Nataraja are of beauty.
This temple was originally built during the Chola
period. Arudra Darisanam and Maasi Magam is celebrated in grandeur each year here.
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