The temple Bull is seen with nine holes in its body correlating to the history that when the demon Surapadman came to fight with Lord Shiva here, the Bull interfered and got injured. Because of this, Lord Shiva became furious and took the incarnation of Agora Moorthy to destroy the demon. This temple is also called as Varanshi of South.
This temple is one of the Navagraha Temples where Lord Budhan is worshipped. Budhan is the symbol of intelligence, wisdom and peace. Devotees throng this temple throughout the year to worship Lord Budhan. They offer white colored clothes and cereals and pray to the God to protect them from the planetary transitions.
The temple Bull is seen with nine holes in its body correlating to the history that when the demon Surapadman came to fight with Lord Shiva here, the Bull interfered and got injured. Because of this, Lord Shiva became furious and took the incarnation of Agora Moorthy to destroy the demon. This temple is also called as Varanshi of South.
A ten days long festival called Chariot Festival is celebrated during the Tamil month Thai which falls during Mid-January to Mid- February. The fifth day of this festival is so very significant that special poojas and rituals are carried out for Agora Moorthy.
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