Devi Parvati was deeply interested in learning about the
various mysteries of the Universe and the sacred Vedas.
Lord Shiva kept postponing and one day finally gave in to
her demands and decided to tell the secrets to Devi Parvati.
LORD SHIVA CURSES PARVATI :
The secrets and mysteries of the Universe and the Vedas
being vast and immense, the explanation by Lord Shiva stretched from minutes to
hours to days to weeks and even months !
Devi Parvati continued to listen with unfaltering attention
but as the explanation started stretching from months to years, the Devi
momentarily lost her focus distracted by the stunning scenery around the place.
The usually Calm Lord Shiva became highly infuriated as
thousands of Devas and Yogis had requested him to share the secret and he had
declined.
And here he was telling Devi Parvati the secret and she was
getting distracted, the furious Lord Shiva immediately cursed "Go and born
as a fisher woman so that you learn about concentration".
NANDI's Help :
Devi Parvati instantly disappeared and was born as a baby
girl and found under a tree by Fisherman chief who was childless.
He brought her up as his own daughter and named her as KAYARKANNI.
She grew up to be of immense beauty even as she helped her
fisherman father in fishing expeditions.
As years rolled by, Lord Shiva could not bear the separation
from his beloved Devi.
Seeing his Lord dejected, Nandi said "Why dont we bring
Devi Parvati back"?
Lord Shiva said "No...she is destined to marry a
fisherman".
Nandi decided to help his beloved Lord and immediately took the form of a Gaint Shark
and started pestering the fisherman in the area where KayarKanni (Devi Parvati)
resided.
Nandi as the Shark deliberately affected the livelihood of
the fisherman by overturning their boats, tearing off their nets and creating
havoc in the sea.
Efforts to catch the Shark was of no use.
Finally, KayarKanni's (Devi Parvati)'s father fed up of the
torture by the Gaint Shark announced "Whoever captures the Shark, I will
willingly marry off my daughter KayarKanni to that brave man".
Seeing KayarKanni's beauty, many fishermen did try to
capture the Gaint Shark, but Nandi shooed them away with his Huge Power and
strength.
Lord Shiva, waiting for this opportunity, immediately took
the form of a fisherman and told the Chief of fisherman, "I will capture
the Gaint Shark and marry your daughter".
The Gaint Shark (Nandi) seeing his beloved Lord happily
allowed himself to be captured.
Lord Shiva then brought the Gaint Shark to the shores and
showed his catch.
The delighed and gratedful father of KayarKanni's
immediately joyfully married off his
daughter to the handsome fisherman who had captured the Gaint Shark.
Thus, the separation of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati was
ended by Nandi's help and all of them returned in their true form to Mount Kailash.
TEMPLE BEHIND THIS STORY :
SWARNAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE is the temple behind the story of
Lord Shiva as fisherman marrying Devi Kayarkanni (Parvati).
Hence, it is said that those having PROBLEMS in getting
MARRIED come to this temple and perform rituals on Friday for removal of
Hindrances.
Generally devotees keep the invitations or documents at the
feet of the Lord or Mother to seek their blessings. In this temple, ladies bring their new jewels
and offer them to the Mother.
ANOTHER STORY :
There is a slightly different version of the above legend
which is also narrated in this temple.
When Daakshayani went back to Shiva, He refused to take Her back as She
did not listen to His advice. Then
Muruga approached the Mother in the form of Shiva and advised Her about the
need for proper understanding and harmony between the couple. (Something similar to Swamimalai episode with
the difference that here He advises the Mother instead of father). Hence the Murugan of this kshetram appears
with an Aksharamala in His hands, befitting His status as Acharya!
Other Legends
It is believed that Goddess Mahalakshmi performed penance
here to marry Lord Mahavishnu. Lord Shiva of this temple bestowed his blessing
on her. Hence, this place also gets the name Lakshmipuri.
This place is also called Indirapuri because Lord Indiran
worshipped Lord Shiva here to get the weapon “Vajrayutham” which he needed to
destroy demon Vruddhasuran.
The third name of this place is Skandapuri as Lord Murugan
(also known as Skanda) worshipped Lord Shiva here to seek his blessings to
destroy demon Tharakasuran.
Distance: 16kms from Mayiladuthurai and 16kms from Vaitheeswaran Koyil
Temple Address & Contact Details:
Sri Semponnarkoil Swarnapureeswarar Temple,
Somponpalli, Mayiladuthurai Taluk,
Nagapattinam district, Pin code: 609 309.
Phone: +91-99437 97974.
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