A #story from #Thiruvilayadal puranam-one of divine leelas of Bhagwan Shiva
#threadseries #madurai
Story 14- it is about how Ukkirapandian shattered the crown of Indra Dev using Valai( curved ring type bangle)
இந்திரன் முடிமேல் வளையெறிந்த படலம்

Chera & Chola told about famine in thier kingdoms& Indra assured for adequate rainfall.But Ukkirapandian didn't utter a word.
Indra was surprised.
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Source txt-Based on Divine Games of Shiva/various blog with these stories
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To read the previous 13 #Thiruvilayadal ,do see the below #Threads 👇
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A #story from #Thiruvilayadal puranam-one of divine leelas of Bhagwan Shiva #threadseries #madurai
— SK (@sk_diary1) March 5, 2021
Story 13- it is about how
Ukkirapandian used the Vel( Spear) to save his people against the threat from Varuna/Kadal Arasan.
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#Thread about a Shiva temple
where #ShivaRatri festival is said to have originated&then followed in other temples.
One of the Sthala Puranam of
Thiruvaikavur Vilvanavanathar
Kshetram is closely related to #Mahashivarathri day.
Here,Nandi's are facing away from Shiva Sannadhi.
Vilvaneshwarar Temple, Thiruvaikavur, Near Kumbakonam, TN - There is no Raja gopuram & no Dwajasthambam for this temple.There are no Navagrahas in this temple.
Here,we can have darshan of Dakshina moorthy is with a stick.
There is an interesting legend regarding the same
#storytimethread - Rishi Dhavanithi was performing tapas in this Kshetram.A hunter was chasing a deer.The deer came running &surrendered to Rishi Dhavanithi.The hunter threatened to kill the Rishi if he did not release the deer to him.
At that time,Bhagwan Shiva came in the form of a tiger in order to save the Rishi& deer.On seeing the tiger,hunter climbed on a tree.Tiger sat under tree &did not https://t.co/qyhqxhVSyV keep himself awake, hunter started plucking leaves one by one &was throwing it on the tiger.
Incidentally,that night was Maha Shivratri & the leaf was Vilvam. Pleased with the hunter’s act, Bhagwan Shiva blessed him with his darshan & gave him mukti.
Meanwhile,Yama raj had also reached this place,as hunter’s life was to end in the morning.
where #ShivaRatri festival is said to have originated&then followed in other temples.
One of the Sthala Puranam of
Thiruvaikavur Vilvanavanathar
Kshetram is closely related to #Mahashivarathri day.
Here,Nandi's are facing away from Shiva Sannadhi.

Vilvaneshwarar Temple, Thiruvaikavur, Near Kumbakonam, TN - There is no Raja gopuram & no Dwajasthambam for this temple.There are no Navagrahas in this temple.
Here,we can have darshan of Dakshina moorthy is with a stick.
There is an interesting legend regarding the same

#storytimethread - Rishi Dhavanithi was performing tapas in this Kshetram.A hunter was chasing a deer.The deer came running &surrendered to Rishi Dhavanithi.The hunter threatened to kill the Rishi if he did not release the deer to him.

At that time,Bhagwan Shiva came in the form of a tiger in order to save the Rishi& deer.On seeing the tiger,hunter climbed on a tree.Tiger sat under tree &did not https://t.co/qyhqxhVSyV keep himself awake, hunter started plucking leaves one by one &was throwing it on the tiger.

Incidentally,that night was Maha Shivratri & the leaf was Vilvam. Pleased with the hunter’s act, Bhagwan Shiva blessed him with his darshan & gave him mukti.
Meanwhile,Yama raj had also reached this place,as hunter’s life was to end in the morning.

A #story from #Thiruvilayadal puranam-one of divine leelas of Bhagwan Shiva
#threadseries #Madurai
Story 11- it about birth of Ukkira Pandyan-son of Meenakshi devi &Sundareswarar - incarnation of Murugan/Subrahmanya/Kartikeya
உக்கிரபாண்டியன் திருஅவதாரப் படலம்
Under the governance of Sundareshwarar/Sundara Pandyan- kingdom flourished. Shiva Bhagwan & Meenakshi devi wished that dynasty should flourish further.His will made Muruga himself to manifest as baby of Meenakshi devi. Meenakshi devi cherished the pregnancy at every stage.
All customs were followed & ceremonies were held& people were awaiting birth of child of Meenakshi devi.On an auspicious day - Thiruvathirai star a boy baby was born.Meenakshi devi & Sundareswarar were very happy &also the joy of people of Madurai Kingdom was endless.
All devas,rishis and kings from various Kingdoms arrived to see the beautiful child of Meenakshi devi & Sundareswarar.All were very happy.Sundara Pandyan named his son as 'Ukkira Pandyan'.
Ukkira Pandyan grew under great care of Meenakshi devi.
SundaraPandyan performed his Upanayanam at the age of 5. Bhrahaspati,devaguru himself became Ukkira Pandyan's guru.He taught him all sastras.Also trained him in usage of weapons.He mastered all art https://t.co/6v40Jh3y3a the age of 16,he was excelled in vidya, sastras &weaponary
#threadseries #Madurai
Story 11- it about birth of Ukkira Pandyan-son of Meenakshi devi &Sundareswarar - incarnation of Murugan/Subrahmanya/Kartikeya
உக்கிரபாண்டியன் திருஅவதாரப் படலம்

Under the governance of Sundareshwarar/Sundara Pandyan- kingdom flourished. Shiva Bhagwan & Meenakshi devi wished that dynasty should flourish further.His will made Muruga himself to manifest as baby of Meenakshi devi. Meenakshi devi cherished the pregnancy at every stage.
All customs were followed & ceremonies were held& people were awaiting birth of child of Meenakshi devi.On an auspicious day - Thiruvathirai star a boy baby was born.Meenakshi devi & Sundareswarar were very happy &also the joy of people of Madurai Kingdom was endless.
All devas,rishis and kings from various Kingdoms arrived to see the beautiful child of Meenakshi devi & Sundareswarar.All were very happy.Sundara Pandyan named his son as 'Ukkira Pandyan'.
Ukkira Pandyan grew under great care of Meenakshi devi.
SundaraPandyan performed his Upanayanam at the age of 5. Bhrahaspati,devaguru himself became Ukkira Pandyan's guru.He taught him all sastras.Also trained him in usage of weapons.He mastered all art https://t.co/6v40Jh3y3a the age of 16,he was excelled in vidya, sastras &weaponary