Shakuni's granite throne at Pavitreswaram

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The 'villain' Shakuni gets a temple whose name means 'dividing the weapons'.

Local tradition says Shakuni and the Kauravas halted at Pavitreswaram (earlier Pakutheswaram, 'weapon-dividing') near Kottarakkara. After the war Shakuni returned, attained liberation with Shiva's blessing and is venerated; a granite throne is the central object, offerings are tender coconut, silk and toddy, maintained by Kurava community.