Kathaveeriya Arjunan taking away Kamadhenu after killing
Saint
Jamathakni:
Once Kathaveeriya Arjunan, the king of Kekeya Desam, visited
Kundali forest. Saint Jamathakni offered shelter and food obtained
from Kamadhenu (giver of all fortunes) to the king and his army. While
taking leave, the king requested Saint Jamathakni to give him Kamadhenu. As the saint refused, the
king fought with the
Saint and decamped with Kamadhenu after killing the saint.
Parasuramar recovered Kamadhenu:
Hearing the incident, Parasuramar got angry. He fought with Kathaveeriya
Arjunan and recovered Kamadhenu after killing him.
Renugai entering Cremation fire:
When the body of Saint Jamathakni was cremated, Renugai too entered the
funeral fire. At that time, by Gods' grace the rain poured and the
funeral fire got extinguished. Renugai arose from the fire with boils all over her body and dressed in
neem leaves. Lord Siva appeared and resurrected Saint Jamathakni. As prayed by
Mother Renuga Devi, He granted her a boon to remain in this world as
Goddess with her head alone and bestow her blessings.
Goddess Renuga Devi self-manifested herself in Padaiveedu and
started offering blessings and boons to her devotees.
