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Astha Veeratta Sthalams
Astha Veeratta Sthalams
8 sacred pilgrimages of Shiva where Shiva performed heroic deeds.

1.
Thirukkurukkai - Veeratteshwarar (Kamadeva)
(Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu): Thirukkurukkai Veeratteshwarar is associated with the legend of Lord Shiva vanquishing Kamadeva. (PP-1.26)
2.
Thirukkandiyur - Brahmasirakandeeshwarar (Brahma)
(Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu): Thirukkandiyur Brahmasirakandeeswarar is associated with the legend of Lord Shiva cutting off the fifth head of Brahma. (PP-2.12)
3.
Thiruppariyalur - Veeratteshwarar (Daksha Yagna)
(Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu): Thiruppariyalur Veeratteshwarar is associated with the legend of Lord Shiva destroying the Daksha Yagya. (PP-2.41)
4.
Thirukkadaiyur - Amirthakadeshwarar (Yama)
(Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu): Thirukkadaiyur Amritakadeshwarar is associated with the legend of Lord Shiva vanquishing Yama. (PP-2.47)
5.
Thiruvirkudi - Veeratteshwarar (Jalandhara)
(Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu): Thiruvirkudi Veeratteshwarar is associated with the legend of Lord Shiva vanquishing demon Jalandhara. (PP-2.74)
6.
Thiruvathigai - Veeratteshwarar (Tripurasuras)
(Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu): Thiruvadigai Veeratteshwarar is associated with the legend of Lord Shiva vanquishing Tripurasuras. (PP-4.7)
7.
Thirukkovilur - Veeratteshwarar (Andhakasura)
(Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu): Thirukkovilur Veeratteshwarar is associated with the legend of Lord Shiva vanquishing Andhakasura. (PP-4.11)
8.
Thiruvazhuvur - Gaja Samhara Moorthy (Gajasura)
(Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu): Thiruvazhuvur Gaja Samhara Moorthy is associated with the legend of Lord Shiva vanquishing Gajasura.
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