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Thirukazhukundram, Tamil Nadu · 12.6067°, 80.0625°
A Shiva temple at Tirukalukundram built in two parts, one on the hilltop and one at its foot, with a gopuram recalling that of Tiruvannamalai. It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, visited by the four great Tamil saint-poets who sang hymns there.
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.
Sage Bharadwaja is said to have asked Shiva for a long life in which to master the Vedas, and Shiva raised three mountains standing for the Rig, Yajur and Sama Vedas to show him that knowledge has no end.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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