Mahavilvam in chennai5/25/2023 As Sri Mahalakshmi worshipped here in the form of a cow, the place came to be known as Kopuri (In Thamizh, Ko means cow) and later corrupted to become Kovur. Pleased with Her prayers, Lord Shiva opened His eyes, after which the heat of the place subsided and became cooler. believed to have derived its name from the existence of Maha vilvam trees in the locality. Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi came down here to this place in the form of a cow and worshipped Lord Shiva to request Him to open His eyes, so that the world could be saved. 7, Lake View Road T Nagar, West Mambalam,NagarChennai Hotel. Lord Vishnu directed Sri Mahalakshmi to save the world. ![]() Therefore, all Sages and Devas prayed to Lord Vishnu to save the world from the heat of the penance. ![]() However, since Lord Shiva was deeply meditating with His eyes closed, He did not perceive this. Her penance was so intense that the whole surroundings became very hot and all living beings started to suffer because of this enormous heat. Constructed in about 965 CE, the presiding deity of the temple is Sundareswarar, a form of Shiva and the presiding goddess is Soundarambikai.Īccording to legend, Goddess Kamakshi was performing thapas (penance) on Panchagni (fire) in Maangaadu praying to Lord Shiva to marry Her.
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