Feature Image Credits: Dinamalar
In yet another proof that Tamil Nadu is a cradle of the Hindu faith, a unique idol of Lord Shiva was unearthed at a dilapidated temple near Kanchipuram.
The ancient Kandhapaleeswarar Temple located in Pazhayaseevaram near Walajabad in Kanchipuram district lies in a state of neglect with ruined structures and wild bushes growing around.
Recently, the locals had gathered themselves and decided to give a facelift to the temple. During the work, they unearthed a 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide idol with 4 hands and in standing posture. The head of the historical research centre at Uthiramerur said that the idol dates back to the 11th century. It is reportedly the idol of the 54th incarnation of the 64 of Lord Shiva known as Brahma Sirachedhaka.
Puranic stories mention that Lord Brahma who initially had 5 heads had a tiff with Lord Shiva during which one of the heads of the former was cut off and Lord Shiva hence came to be known as ‘Brahma Sirachedhaka’.
So far, idol of Lord Shiva in this avatar has never been found and the same has been confirmed by Tamil Nadu Archaeology department.
(With inputs from Dinamalar)
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