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திருச்சத்தி முற்றம் சிவக்கொழுந்தீசர் கோயில்
Sakthimutram (Thirusakthimutram), Tamil Nadu · 10.9267°, 79.3436°
A Paadal Petra Sthalam near Patteeswaram whose lingam bears the mark of Parvati's embrace, glorified in the Tevaram hymns. Devotees pray here to be blessed with the life partner of their choice.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
Parvati is said to have done penance here and embraced Shiva when he appeared as a column of fire, giving the place its name Sakthimutram.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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