Shivling in a temple is offered various items as part of
abhishekam. At Thiruneelakudi Neelakandeswarar Temple near Kumbakonam in Tamil
Nadu, the Shivling absorbs the entire oil leaving no trace of the oil, yet
another Hindu temple miracle. Liters of oil poured on the Shivling dries of
quickly and the Shivling appears as if no liquid has been poured on it for
years.
The abhishekam has been taking place for hundreds of years
but still the Shivling is rough.
No one knows where the oil disappears. Scientists and researchers
are yet to find out the reason for the disappearance of oil.
Devotees are of the view that this Shivling is associated
with Shiva drinking the halahala poison that emerged during the churning of
ocean. It is because of the halahala poison that the oil disappears without
flowing down the Shivling.
Five Petal Bilva Leaves In Temple Tree
Bilva leaves have three petals. But the Bilva Tree in Thiruneelakudi
Neelakandeswarar Temple has five petals.
The Shiva temple is located on Kumbakonam – Karaikal road
and is around 15 km from Kumbakonam.