Another enchanting place where we can get the blessings of the great saint Roma Maharishi is in a temple known as Jambukaranyeswarar Temple located in a place called Koonthalur near Kumbakonam.
Lord Shiva here was said to be worshipped by Jambu (fox), Roma maharishi, Sita devi and Lord Murugan. It is said that the place is called Koonthalur since the hair of Sita devi dropped here when she took bath in the tank nearby; Roma maharishi worshipped Shiva here and the place was filled with Koonthapanai (a type of palm) trees. Lord Murugan as Kumaragurubarar is present with His consorts Valli and Deivayanai and Thiruppugazh was sung by Arunagirinathar. Thirunavukkarasar also sung pathikam on this temple (Raju's Temple Visits). The place near to the famous Shiva temple at Thirucherai and also on the road to Poonthotam. There is no Navagraham in this temple.
It is believed that Roma Maharishi did penance here for more that 1000 years on the banks of river Cauvery. This could also be one of the reasons why this place is called Koonthalur because of Roma Maharishi's hair but it is only our theory without any evidentiary proof to support the same.
Roma Maharishi
Roma Maharishi (Old Statue)
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