Mahakaleshwarar temple at Irumbai is between 1000 and 2000 years old. This ancient temple is one of the Padal Petra Sthalams. The Lord here is also known as Chandrasekharar and His Consort is Kuyilmozhinayaki. The holy water is Maahala Theertham. It is said that Makaalar Rishi, installed a Shivalingam at Ujjain in North India and another at Amabar Makaala near Mayavaram. When he heard of the divinity of this place, he decided to install a Shivalingam at this village. There are some beautiful painting on the temple wall depicting the story of the temple. Click here to read more….
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