But the greatest miracle happened when the saint sat alone in the temple of . He closed his eyes. He wasn't just singing about Shiva anymore. He was listening to Shiva.
Legend says that after building the temple, Manickavasagar was persecuted by the king. Thrown into prison, bitten by snakes, forced to carry heavy loads—each punishment was met with a smile and a song. Finally, the king’s heart melted. The poet was freed. sivapuranam lyrics in tamil