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The king did so and proceeded to build a proper temple round the lingam in early 33rd century BCE.ĭuring the final ceremony, the Lord allowed manna (nectar) to drip from the crescent moon on his head and mix with the water which was being used for abhishekam (ceremonial bath). Lord Siva appeared to him king in a dream and told him to convert the forest into a city.

Kulasekhara went to the spot pointed out by the merchant and was entranced by the lingam. He was contemporary to Magadha king Jarasandha.ĭhananjayan, a merchant living in the capital city of King Kulashekara Pandyan happened to see this lingam in the middle of the forest and informed the king. Sangam literature started developing during this regime. Initial capital of Pandyans was Manavur, from where a king named Kulasekhara Pandyan ruled. He went to Kaasi (Varanasi), Kanchi and Thirukadavoor and at last reached the forest of kadamba trees ( Neolamarckia cadamba or Burflower tree) where he constructed a tower and installed a lingam and worshipped it for many years after which he was released from his curse. Indra, the king of the gods was guilty of having killed his guru and was cursed to wander in the world as a beggar. Sundareswara Lingam existed since Krita Yuga. Pandya is also associated with the tamil word Pandi (Bull), as ancient Tamils, considered the bull as a sign of masculinity and valor. The word Pandya has multiple meanings and is said to be derived from many words like ‘ Pandu‘ means old, where Pandyan kingdom is considered as old kingdom, Chola (new) kingdom, Chera (hill) kingdom and Pallava (branch) kingdom. Pandyans were one of the longest ruling dynasty of Indian history, which date back to Mahabharata era (33rd century BCE) till 16th century CE.

How to get married at meenakshi amman temple