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Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India
Legend and Deity: Tiruvetkalam Temple is an ancient and holy Paadal Petra Sthalam (temple praised in the Tevaram hymns), dedicated to Lord Shiva as Pasupatheeswarar and his consort Satgunambal or Nalla Nayaki. The temple is primarily famous for the Mahabharata legend where Arjuna, the Pandava prince , performed severe penance here to obtain the powerful Pasupatha missile from Lord Shiva. To test him, Shiva appeared as a hunter, and a mock battle ensued over a wild boar (the demon Mookasura), leading to Arjuna realizing Shiva's true form and receiving the boon. The temple is physically located inside the premises of the vast Annamalai University campus, providing a unique blend of ancient spirituality and modern academia.Ritualistic Importance: The temple is also known as a Bhairava Temple and is believed to be the place where sages Agastya and Valmiki obtained grace. The presiding deity's Lingam is said to still bear the mark of the bow-blow from the battle with Arjuna. The temple attracts devotees seeking relief from stammering problems and delays in marriage.:

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