Astha Veeratta Sthalams

8 sacred pilgrimages of Shiva where Shiva performed heroic deeds.

Gaja Samhara Moorthy

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.

Bharatavarsha - The Land of Gods and Sages:

1. Stotras
2. Scriptures
3. Pilgrimages
4. Festivals
5. Saints: Ramakrishna - Vivekananda - Ramana
6. Sadhana
7. Sanskrit
8. Nature

Meditation on Earth and Life: >>

Om, May there be Peace in Heaven,
May there be Peace in the Sky,
May there be Peace in the Earth,

(Shanti Mantra of Upanishad)

Preserve Nature,
And Nature will preserve Us,
Simplify Life,
And help Nature thrive,
Plant Trees,
And make our planet Green.

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