![]() ![]() ![]() Another legend has it that Skanda enunciated the principle of pranava or reality to the devas here. Legend also has it that Skanda worshipped Shiva as "Vanmeekeswara" to rid himself of the sin of having killed Soorapadman. Legend also has it that Vishnu worshipped Shiva on the Pranava Hill. The very concept of Pranavam is said to have worshipped Skanda here, and the hill behind the temple is known as "Pranava Malai". The Sthalapurana also discloses that Lord Muruga with his consorts Valli and Devayanai granted protection to devas and expounded the meaning of Pranava to Agastya Muni at this place.Īccording to legend, Skanda enunciated the principle of pranava or reality to the devas here. Hence Tirupporur temple has a lot of significance where Lord Shiva and his son Muruga (also spelt as Murugan) are worshipped. In order to liberate them from its effects Lord Shiva came to this place and relieved them from its effects. There are many legends related to Tirupporur according to one, Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi were subjected to the curse of Kanva rishi. It is believed that after vanquishing Soorapadman at Tiruchendur, Skanda destroyed the rest of the demons at Tirupporur. Tirupporur is known by different names like Poriyur or Yuddhapuri or Samarapuri. Tirrupporur is an ancient temple dating back to the Pallava period. Tirupporur (place of the sacred war) is one of the 33 major temples of Tamil Nadu dedicated to Lord Muruga, situated 25-km away from Chingleput and 45-kmfrom Chennai. ![]()
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