Sukavaneswarar Temple is an ancient temple located at
Salem. In K
ali Yuga, sage Suka worshipped
Lord Shiva here to free himself from Brahma's curse which would turn him into a parrot. Hence the name 'Sukavaneswara'. There are many inscriptions dating back to the pre-Christian era. The idols of the temple are Sukavaneswarar and Swarnambika. Belief is that Sukavaneswarar is being worshipped here for the last four
yugas.
