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Payarani Mahalingar Temple
- Udaiyarpalayam,Tamil Nadu
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There is a temple located at Udaiyarpalaiyam dedicated to God Shiva. He is adored as God Payarani Mahalingam. It is said that he converted some pepper into green-gram, so that his merchant devotee could escape from the heavy taxes imposed on the export of pepper,as he pleaded him. Near by the temple there is a large water tank, known as Grdndlva tirtham
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.