Upadesa Kshetras of Lord Shiva (Part 1)

Omampuliyur

This is the place where Lord Dakshinamoorthy taught Goddess Uma, known as Goddess Pushpa lalithambigai the meaning of Pranava. The Lord of this temple is known as Pranavavyakrapureeswarar. This temple is situated in Cuddalore district of Tamilnadu. Know more about this temple.

Uthiragosamangai

Here Lord Shiva taught the goddess the secrets of Veda. Lord of this Kshetra is revered as Mangalanathaswamy and ambal is Mangalambigai. The temple has a shrine of Lord Natraja made of Emerald. The festival of Thiruvadirai is grandly celebrated in this temple. Know more about this temple.

Innambar

The great Saint Agastya worshipped the Lord of this place and got the knowledge of Tamil grammar. The Lord of this temple is known as Ezhuthtarinathar. Ambal of this temple is Nityakalyani. Also worshiping Goddess Nithyakalyani in this temple particularly during the festival of Navratri is fulfilling. Know more about this temple.

Thiruvusathanam

The Lord of this kshetra is known as Sri Manthira Pureeswarar. Lord Rama took mantra upadesa from the Lord of this place before building the Ramar Sethu Bridge to Lanka. “vusathanam” means “getting to know”. The Goddess of this kshetra is Brihanayagi. Know more about this temple.