Astha Veeratta Sthalams

8 Pilgrimages of Lord Shiva (in Tamil Nadu) where he performed heroic deeds.
(Note: PP stands for Paadal Petra Sthalam)

Gaja Samhara Moorthy

1. Thirukkurukkai - Veeratteshwarar (Kamadeva) {PP-1.26}
- Associated with the legend of Lord Shiva vanquishing Kamadeva.
- (Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu)

2. Thirukkandiyur - Brahmasirakandeeshwarar (Brahma) {PP-2.12}
- Associated with the legend of Lord Shiva cutting off the fifth head of Brahma.
- (Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu)

3. Thiruppariyalur - Veeratteshwarar (Daksha Yagna) {PP-2.41}
- Associated with the legend of Lord Shiva destroying the Daksha Yagya.
- Destroying Daksha Yagna (Shiva Purana - Rudra Samhita - Yuddha Khanda - 27 to 43)
- (Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu)

4. Thirukkadaiyur - Amirthakadeshwarar (Yama) {PP-2.47}
- Associated with the legend of Lord Shiva vanquishing Yama.
- (Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu)

5. Thiruvirkudi - Veeratteshwarar (Jalandhara) {PP-2.74}
- Associated with the legend of Lord Shiva vanquishing demon Jalandhara.
- Vanquishing Jalandhara (Shiva Purana - Rudra Samhita - Yuddha Khanda - 13 to 24)
- (Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu)

6. Thiruvathigai - Veeratteshwarar (Tripurasuras) {PP-4.7}
- Associated with the legend of Lord Shiva vanquishing Tripurasuras.
- Vanquishing Tripurasuras (Shiva Purana - Rudra Samhita - Yuddha Khanda - 1 to 10)
- (Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu)

7. Thirukkovilur - Veeratteshwarar (Andhakasura) {PP-4.11}
- Associated with the legend of Lord Shiva vanquishing Andhakasura.
- Vanquishing Andhakasura (Shiva Purana - Rudra Samhita - Yuddha Khanda - 42 to 49)
- (Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu)

8. Thiruvazhuvur - Gaja Samhara Moorthy (Gajasura}
- Associated with the legend of Lord Shiva vanquishing Gajasura.
- Vanquishing Gajasura (Shiva Purana - Rudra Samhita - Yuddha Khanda - 57)
- (Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu)

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