The Puranic Connection: Uttarakosamangai Nataraja Temple and Mandodhari
The Uttarakosamangai Nataraja Temple, nestled in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu, stands as one of the world’s oldest Shiva shrines, revered for its 3,000-year legacy and the iconic Maragatha Nataraja idol. Puranic lore intricately links this sacred site to Mandodhari, Ravana’s devoted wife from the Ramayana, through tales of divine intervention that underscore themes of…