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The Thiruvathigai Temple was originally built as a Jain temple by the Pallava king
Mahendravarman I in the 6th century AD. However, on his conversion from Jainism to
Hinduism, Mahendravarman demolished the existing temple and built a Shiva temple in its
place. There are a few Jain artifacts as evidence of this legend.
There is also another Shiva temple and a Vishnu temple nearby believed to have been
constructed from the remains of the demolished Jain temple
According to the legend Thirugnana Sambanthar was glorified by the cosmic dance
of Lord Shiva at this holy place. Appar's sister Thilakavathiyar settled here during
her later years and devoted her lifetime service to the Lord Siva. Also notable saints
Thirunavukkarasar, and Arunagirinathar visited and wrote many hymns on the Lord.
Afflicted by a painful illness, Thirunavukkarasar prayed for relief at this temple
where his sister Thilagavathiyar served and was cured. This temple is the place
where Lord shiva destroyed three rakshashas(demons) and the three cities created
by them. Saranarayana Perumal, another name of Lord Vishnu, is the one who gave
the saram(arrow) to Lord shiva for killing the demons.Hence the name
Saranarayanar. The Saranarayana Perumal temple is also located in Panruti.
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