The Temple Where the Sun Regained Its Radiance – The Untold Legend of Juttiga Shivalayam
Hidden within the serene village of Juttiga lies a temple that holds one of the most fascinating legends of divine redemption — the story of how Surya Deva, the Sun God, regained his lost brilliance. According to ancient lore, Surya once suffered a curse that dimmed his radiant light. In search of forgiveness and spiritual renewal, he turned to Lord Shiva, performing deep penance alongside Goddess Parvati (Uma) and Vaasuki, the Serpent King.
Moved by their devotion, Lord Shiva appeared here in a rare, triple-formed manifestation as Sri Uma Vaasuki Ravi Someswara Swamy — uniting the cosmic forces of light (Ravi), energy (Uma), and protection (Vaasuki). This sacred event transformed the land into a powerful energy center, where divine light and spiritual strength continue to shine eternally.
Even today, devotees believe that praying here during sunrise helps one overcome dark phases of life, symbolically restoring personal “radiance” — health, clarity, and positivity. The morning rituals at Juttiga Shivalayam are a spiritual spectacle, where the first rays of the sun touch the Shivalinga, representing the eternal bond between Surya and Shiva.
Juttiga Shivalayam thus stands as a temple of illumination — not just for the Sun God, but for every soul seeking divine light after darkness.
