Tharakaparamesvarar Temple, Kondal
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Tharakaparamesvarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Kondal in Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2][3]
It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar and Sundarar.[2]
Presiding deity
The presiding deity in the garbhagriha is represented by the lingam known as Tharakaparamesvarar.[1] He was worshipped by Vishnu.[2]
Lower Palani
This place is also called as Keela Palani or Lower Palani. There is a Subramania shrine in this temple which is known Kondal Kumara Subramaniar. This was sung by Arunagirinathar in his Thiruppugazh.[2] It is said that Muruga put Brahma in a small prison in this place. On the advice of Shiva and Vishnu, Muruga released Brahma from there. Subramania with his consorts Valli and Deivanai is found in the shrine. He is with one face and four hands. He is in standing posture. There is also a processional deity of Muruga in this temple in the same posture. In the name of Vishnu, this place is known as Kariyavanakar, referring to Kariyavan (black in colour) and Kondal (in the colour of cloud).[4]