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Lord Yama the God of Death worshipped Lord Shiva in this temple. Of the Panchabhudha places in Madurai, this temple represents Agni-fire. Of the 64 divine events (Tiruvilayadal) described in the sacred epic Tiruvilayadal Puranam by Saint Paranjothi Munivar, this temple is about marking the boundaries of Madurai. | |
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