Multiple choice general knowledge

The sage Vanmiki was able to witness the marriage of Shiva and Parvathi here. Hence it got its name Vanmikapura. It is now called as

  1. thiruvallur

  2. thiruvanmiyur

  3. valmiki nagar

  4. vaanmiki nagar

  5. thiruvotriyur

  6. thirumullaivayil
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Explanation

Thiruvanmiyur was originally called Vanmikapura (also known as Thiruvanmiyur in Sanskritized form) after sage Valmiki, who believed he witnessed Shiva and Parvathi's marriage there. The name evolved from Vanmiki to Thiruvanmiyur over time.

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