Temple History:
Lord Shiva was teaching the meaning of Vedas and Agamas to Mother Parvathi in Kailash. As She did not listen attentively, Lord cursed Her to be born in Bharathava community on Earth. Lord Muruga grew angry with Shiva for punishing Mother, threw the Vedas in the sea and was cursed by Lord to be born dumb in traders community. Muruga was born to Thalapathy and Gunasalini in the name of Rudrasanman in Madurai but was dumb by birth. When he grew old, he went to many Shiva shrines seeking relief and was blessed with speaking skills at Erukathampuliyur. As Kumaran (Murugan) worshipped Lord Shiva in the place, the Lord is named Thiru Kumara Swami. There is an idol of Rudrasanma in the temple.
Lord Shiva was teaching the meaning of Vedas and Agamas to Mother Parvathi in Kailash. As She did not listen attentively, Lord cursed Her to be born in Bharathava community on Earth. Lord Muruga grew angry with Shiva for punishing Mother, threw the Vedas in the sea and was cursed by Lord to be born dumb in traders community. Muruga was born to Thalapathy and Gunasalini in the name of Rudrasanman in Madurai but was dumb by birth. When he grew old, he went to many Shiva shrines seeking relief and was blessed with speaking skills at Erukathampuliyur. As Kumaran (Murugan) worshipped Lord Shiva in the place, the Lord is named Thiru Kumara Swami. There is an idol of Rudrasanma in the temple.