Legend says that Rishi Barathwaja once due to curse had transformed into blacksparrow and he worshipped Lord shiva at this temple,Hence the name Thiruvalidayam.Normally
Paadi means a place where armymen stay.This place had been called as Indrapuri,vannipuram,Adhithapuram in the past (marked reference in many places in history).This temple is
also famous for Lord Guru.
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