The very concept of Pranavam is said to have worshipped Skanda here, and the hill behind the temple is known as Pranava Malai. The sthalapurana discloses that at this place Murugan with his consorts Valli and Devayanai granted protection to devas and expounded the meaning of Pranava to Agastya Muni.Īccording to legend, Skanda enunciated the principle of pranava or reality to the devas here. Therefore, Tirupporur temple is a very significant shrine dedicated to the worship of Lord Siva as well as his son Murugan. Lord Siva came to this place and liberated them from its effects. In ancient times, Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi were subjected to the curse of Kanva rishi.
