Thiruannamalai (Thanks to Geocities.com) Significance of its Name : In ancient times, the term "Annamalai" meant an inaccessible mountain. The word "Thiru" was prefixed to signify its greatness, and coupled with the two terms, it is called Thiruvannamalai. Maha-Visnu and Brahma puffed up with arrogance sought to perceive the end and beginning of Siva. Visnu took the form of a boar and started searching Siva's terminal, while Brahma assumed the form of a Swan and commenced seeking the head of Siva. Siva, stood in ... (more)