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   30. VIDAMUNDA KANDA MOORTHY

           Languages and grammars were created by Lord Shiva. Venom in English, Visham in Sanskrit and Vidam in Tamil, all the three words give the meaning Poison.  The title gives the meaning of eating the poison.

           Lord Shiva, is named as Vida Munda Kanda Moorthy” The Divines and Demons jointly entered in to a great job to obtain “Amirtha” (Sacred Nector to give deathless life). It was to be churmed in depth of milky ocean. Demons and Divines concluded to share the Nector as and when the job completed.

           A big mountain “Meru” was selected as churner. Long snake in place of rope was taken to encircle on the churner. Too big and great were the instruments. Mount Meru was in middle duty circled by snake. Head side of snake  was operated by Demons and the tail side of snake was handled by Divines. The churning started. As expected  ‘Amirtha’ did not come. The vemon came first in huge quantity. Both Demons and  Divines could   not bear the destroying power of poison. They prayed Lord Shiva who appeared and took the vemon and began to swallow it. Goddess Uma Devi, finding the dangerous act of her husband Lord Shiva. She caught the neck of Her husband by her hand and stopped the venom at the throat of her husband. The Almighty Shiva’s act of benovelance were praised and honoured by Divines and Demons. Then they continued the job of acquiring  the ‘Nector’.

           When any body calls Him for help, Lord Shiva will be the Saviour.

           Before commencing big projects, construction and any of normal job it is essential to pay homage to Lord Vidamunda Kanda Moorthy. Hrudhayartha pooja (holy prayers) will be fortifying the tasks and ventures for a strong and sturdy completion.