This story is , of how a tussle between two ardent devotees, end up in inspiring a temple architecture style. A legend that belongs to possibly the 3th Century AD.
Srirangam is home to one of the most revered temples in South India, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. Located in the Trichy district of Tamil Nadu, Srirangam is a river island formed by the river Cauvery and its tributary Kollidam.
The Sri Ranganathaswamy temple is one of the largest temple complexes you will ever see. Spread over 150 acres with more than 50 temple complexes, this is as big as it gets.
However, it is a smaller temple, slightly to the south-east and just a few kilometers away on the same river island, that has an interesting story about it.
The Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple is tucked away almost out of sight, overshadowed by the imposing Ranganathaswamy temple. The legend that surrounds this temple and the folklore centred around it are as interesting as they can get. While there are many myths that connect to this temple and its beginnings, one of them really stands out among the innumerable tales that make India and its mythical heritage interesting. The temple is the originating point of a saga that plays out across rebirths.
Read the story here
https://indiawayfarer.wordpress.com/2023/08/13/mystical-india-series-a-spider-kings-revenge/
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