The wheel thrown at Indra's head (Thiruvilayadal-14)
During the reign of Ugrakumar ,the planetary movements were not in proper order.So rains failed .In all the three Tamil lands people suffered from famine.The three kings reported this famine to sage Agasthiyar.He explained why it won't rain for twelve years ;as the sun was ahead of Mars and Venus behind it.They were asked to meet Indra .But how to reach Indra ?They had to perform fastingon Mondays and get the blessings of Lord Shiva .He gave them the details of performing austerities correctly.
The three kings went to the golden lotus tank at Madurai,bathed in it and worshipped Lord Somasundara and performed the austerities .They earned the boon of travelling through the sky.To receive them Indra prepared three thrones for them .Chera and Chola rested on the thrones alloted to them;but Pandian sat on the throne of equal status to Indra who felt upset .Indra gifted the other two kings generously .He then tried to make Pandian feel insulted .He offered the Pandian a very heavy pearl garland .Pandian wore it lightly without any strain .Surprised at this,Indra praised him as ''garland -bearing Pandian ''.Ugrakumar returned to Madurai.
By Indra's arrangement only the lands of Chera and Chola received rains.And the land of Pandian was deprived of rains.While hunting near 'Pothigai',Pandian saw the four rain clouds 'Putkala varthagam,angarittam,Dronam,Kalamugi'gracing on Podigai.The Pandian captured them and imprisoned them.
Because of this ,the Pandian and Indra were at war with each other .The Pandian threw the wheel at Indra's head ,who could not fight anymore ;so he sent a message of peace saying ,if the clouds were released ,he would bless the land with rains.At first ,Pandian did not trust him;but on receiving a hostage ,he released the clouds.As promised ,Indra arranged for rains,three time a month .And the land prospered.
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