ASHTA VEERATANNA KSHETRA

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These are certain places where Lord Siva assumed Rajo Guna and performed heroic deeds for destroying evil forces. Eight such places are specifically mentioned and collectively called Ashta Veerattana Kshetras.

PLACE -- NAME OF LORD


1 . Tirukkoyilur -- Andhakasura Samharam


2 .Tiruvadigai -- Tripura Dahanam


3 .Tirrukadavur -- Kala Samharam


4 .Parasalur -- Daksha Samharam


5 .Kurrukai -- Kama Dahanam


6 .Valuvur -- Gajasura Samharam


7 .Virkudi -- Jalandrasura Samharam


8 .Kandiyur -- Brahma’s head was plucked


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