Entry is normally restricted to temple priests in the sanctum sanctorum. Some temples restrict the entry of non-HindusPataleeswarar Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in the town of Cuddalore. It was constructed during the Pallava and Medieval Chola periods. The Saivite saint Appar is believed to have adopted Saivism at this temple.Once, Lord Shiva and Parvathi were playing the game of dice. Though Parvathi won every time, the LORD could not accept it. The Lordess said that she will cover the eyes of Shiva and to check if he really can win. . Thus saying she covered the eyes of the Shiva. The whole world plunged into darkness. A few seconds in this situation, seemed infinite time for Gods. Gods felt this darkness as a long duration of inactiveness.
Parvathi on realising that she has committed a mistake, prayed for forgiveness.
