A Narration on Irumbai Mahalam
Mahakaleshwarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Irumbai Village in the vicinity of Auroville International Township (near to Pondicherry) in Villupuram District, Tamilnadu. This place is also called as Thiru Irumbai Mahalam. There are 3 Mahalam where Shiva gave Darshan, of these this the center of the three ( on North – Ujjain, on South Ambar Mahalam and this is at the center).Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. This is the 32nd and last of the Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam of Thondai Nadu.