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A contest arose between Lord Brahmma and Vishnu to establish their superiority over the other.  It was agreed that the one finding first the feet and/or head of Lord Shiva would be the winner. 

Brahmma rode on His Swan vahan towards the head of the Lord Shiva but could not.  Incidentally, the Thazhampoo (a flower) was falling down from the head of Lord Shiva.  Lord Brahmma asked the flower to say that He found and worshipped the head of Shiva.  The flower too agreed to the false deal. 

Lord Shiva condemned the false deal of both and disqualified Thazhampoo for use in Puajas and that there would be no temple on Earth for Brahmma.  Lord Vishnu took the form of a swine, dug the earth to reach the feet of Shiva but failed. 

Lord Vishnu honestly admitted His defeat.  Thus the place was named Hari - Vishnu, dwara-making pit, Mangalam-auspicious place Haridwaramangalam.

Festivals:

Vaikasi Visakam in May-June; Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January and all Lord Shiva related festivals are grandly celebrated in the temple.

Opening time:

The temple is open from 8.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

This is the 99th Shiva temples on the southern bank of Cauvery praised in Saivite scriptures.

Lord Shiva in the temple as a swayambumurthy.

Presiding deity of the temple is a swayambumurthy.  Three tier Rajagopuram is facing east.  There are shrines for Lords Vinayaka, Nataraja with sages Patanjali and Vyakrapada, Kasi Viswanatha, Bhairava, Lingodhbava, Sani Baghwan (Saturn), Sun, Moon. Saint Sambandar and Sapthamadhas.

Lord Dakshinamurthi has a special significance in the temple.  The consecration of the temple was celebrated in 2006 after 410 years.  The most significant feature of the temple is the seven Vinayakas gracing the devotees.

Prayers:

Those facing delays in marriage and seeking child boon pray to Mother Alankaravalli for desired results.

Do's:
  • Do pray Your Ishta Devata before Pilgrimage to temple
  • Do Contact Temple Devasthanam information center for inquiry ,temple information and for pooja details etc.
  • Do Do reserve your travel and accommodation at temple well in advance.
  • Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple
  • Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
  • Do maintain silence and recite your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
  • Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
  • Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only
Don't s:
  • Do not come to Temple for any Purpose other than worshiping of God and Goddess
  • Do not smoke at Temple.
  • Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple
  • Do not Eat Non Vegetarian food in the Kshetram
  • Do not approach mediators for quick Dharshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others
  • Do not carry any weapon inside the temple
  • Do not wear any head guards like helmets ,caps ,turbans and hats inside the temple premises