The holy shrine near Kumbakonam where the presiding deity, fondly addressed as Subbaiyan, was a spiritual teacher to His own father. Here, Lord Murugan would be standing majestically on the spouted extension(aavudaiyaar) of the Siva lingam! Hence, 'Siva is Murugan, Murugan is Siva' is the divine message conveyed to the devotees at this very powerful temple!
The sheer magnificence of the temple and the charm of Lord Murugan here would enchant us. Stand in front of the sanctum and pour out your woes. By the grace of Lord Murugan, all your worries would vanish!
