Thirukkadaiyur, Poompuhar, Tamil Nadu

 Thirukkadaiyur (Thirukkadayur) is on the route between Mayiladuthurai and Tranquebar. It is one of the eight temples or Astha Veeratta Sthalam glorifying the heroic deeds of Lord Shiva. Sthalapuranam says that Lord Shiva exterminated Yama at this place to save the life of Markandeya. It is one of the famous shakthi sthalams. The great poet and devotee Abirami Pattar has sung the holy hymns of Abirami Andhathi at this place. Devotees like this place to celebrate their Shastiyabtha poorthi or the sixtieth birthday celebrations.