Veerabhadra Temple

Sthala katha — the traditional account

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.

After Sati burned herself at Daksha's sacrifice, Shiva is said to have brought forth Veerabhadra and Bhadrakali; Veerabhadra beheaded Daksha and danced the Rudra Tandava here until sage Agastya calmed him and Shiva settled as a linga at the spot.