The presiding deity is Neelachalanathar and the Ambal
Neeelambika
A towering peak (6000 Meters tall) reached by a long trek
from Kathmandu is revered as a manifestation of Shiva and a green rock is
revered as a manifestation of Ambal.
The Theertham is Indra Theertham. Sambandar composed the Pathigam.Legend has it
that Indra is believed to have worshipped Siva here. Arjuna obtained the
Pasupatha Astram after offering prayers to Lord Siva.This shrine has not been
visited by any of the Nayanmars, although Sambandar has sung its praises from Kalahasti.This
towering peak of 6000 Meters tall can be reached by a long trek from Kathmandu.
The peak is revered as the manifestation of Siva and a green rock atop is
revered as that of Ambal.
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