As the Lord is in the form of mount as in Kailash and the Goddess in the form of River, it is believed that She flows here as a river.  The mount and the river are adjacent to each other here.  Girivalam is very famous in places where Lord Shiva is in hill form.  Here, Girivalam is not possible due to the river flowing.  This is a salvation sthala – place.

This is one of the many places where Lord Shiva is swayambu.  Goddess in the river form is worshipped as Tambra Gouri.  Those expecting to be married pray here.

Ambika in river form: As the Lord is in the form of mount as in Kailash and the Goddess in the form of River, it is believed that She flows here as a river.  The mount and the river are adjacent to each other here.  Girivalam is very famous in places where Lord Shiva is in hill form.  Here, Girivalam is not possible due to the river flowing.  This is a salvation sthala – place.

This is one of the many places where Lord Shiva is swayambu.  Goddess in the river form is worshipped as Tambra Gouri.  Those expecting to be married pray here.

Salvation to Devil: Devotees perform Pithru pujas for their departed ancestors.  It is hoped that even if they were in hell, they would be shifted to heaven.  A dip in the river and worship of Lord Shiva would release a person suffering even from Brahmmahathi dosha – a sin equal to committing murder.  Every good deed performed here would yield multiple benefits.  The Linga is just of a thumb size.  Devotees can perform the abishek themselves.  Sage Agasthya had worshipped here.  Gnanasambandar had praised the Lord in his hymns.  For the salvation of the dead, a special performance is conducted here daily known as Salvation to Devil – Pisasu Moksham.

Rudra Bhoomi: Dissatisfied with the creations of Brahmma, Rudra created Boodha Ganas to destroy the world.  Lord Vishnu appeared before Rudra and advised him to do the destruction only at the Pralaya time and till then he should stay here and gift boons to the devotees.  Rudra agreed.  So, the place is also known as Rudra Boomi.

Tambra Gouri:  While Brahmma was in deep contemplation, Parvathi facing the wrath of Rudra, then running as a river, appeared on His hand.  Brahmma said that she would soon become the consort of Rudra-Shiva.  Parvathi performed penance in the form of river in Tambra Mount.  Pleased with her devotion, Rudra married her and the place came to be known Vaivashika Parvatham – Wedding Mount.  Goddess became Tambra Gouri.  The river is just opposite the temple.