Cauvery river mythology

Notes

• Mythological narrative regarding the origin and status of the Cauvery river involves a dispute with the Ganga river.
• According to the narrative, Brahma ruled in favour of the Ganga, citing its role in washing the feet of Vishnu during the Trivikrama avatara.
• Cauvery performed penance (tapas) at the Sara Pushkarini in Thiruccherai, Tamil Nadu, to attain equal status to the Ganga.
• Lord Narayana appeared to Cauvery on a Thursday in the Tamil month of Thai under the star Pushya.
• Cauvery was granted three boons: recognition as superior to the Ganga, the permanent residence of the Lord at Sara Kshetra, and the granting of moksha to worshippers and flora at the site.
• The Thirumangai Azhvar, a poet-saint, composed verses regarding the Sara Kshetra and the significance of the Lord's devotees.