Sikkal
belongs to the Tanjore
district, very near
Nagapatanam.
 There
are a lot of stories
associated with
the temple. Due
to a curse Kamadhenu
had to descend towards
the earth and drained
her milk to a tank.
She thenceforth
took the shape of
a tiger. She was
redeemed of the
curse and got her
original form. The
sage creates a model
of the Siva linga
from the milk of
the seas. Hence
the Linga here is
known as Navaneeteswarara
- the Siva emanating
from cream. People
constructed temples
around here which
is now called the
Sikkal. It is believed
that Lord Subrahmanya
selected this place
for penance; It
is believed that
Lord Subramanian’s
body became darker
by the day due to
a curse. Subrahmanya
is said to have
got rid of the curse
here by dipping
into the holy tank.
He was given a spear
by goddess satyayatakshi.
Subrahmania is worshipped
here as Singaravelvar.
Sikkal is situated
at Tanjore –
Nagapattinam branch
railway. It is well
connected by rail
and road. |
