As per legend, sage Urosamar floated a set of flowers in Tamiraparani River and the sixth flower reached the shore at this place.
The sage established a temple for Kailasanathar.
The lingam, the aniconic form of Shiva in the temple, is believed to an aspect of Shani, one of the planetary deities.
The flagstaff of the temple is believed to have been brought from Devi Kanya Kumari in Kanniyakumari.
The Nataraja in this temple is called Santhana Sababathi (anointed with sandal).
Nine temples, including this one, on the banks of Tamiraparani river are classified as Nava Kailasam; the presiding deity of each is Kailasanathar and each temple is associated with one of the nine planetary deities (Navagraha).
The temple is associated with the planet Shani (Saturn) and considered sixth in the nine temples.
Kumaraguruparar, a saint of the 18th century, was born at this place.
As per legend, sage Urosamar floated a set of flowers in Tamiraparani River and the sixth flower reached the shore at this place. The sage established a temple for Kailasanathar. The lingam, the aniconic form of Shiva in the temple, is believed to an aspect of Shani, one of the planetary deities. The flagstaff of the temple is believed to have been brought from Devi Kanya Kumari in Kanniyakumari. The Nataraja in this temple is called Santhana Sababathi (anointed with sandal). Nine temples, including this one, on the banks of Tamiraparani river are classified as Nava Kailasam; the presiding deity of each is Kailasanathar and each temple is associated with one of the nine planetary deities (Navagraha). The temple is associated with the planet Shani (Saturn) and considered sixth in the nine temples. Kumaraguruparar, a saint of the 18th century, was born at this place.
Kailasanathar temple, Srivaikuntam