Third eye of Shiva

[Venkatraman Iyer]

Dear Sanskritists,

Need some help: Does Shiva's third eye on the forehead
compared with moon? Is this common?

Reading an ancient Tamil poem on Durga. Many Shiva attributes
are told while describing her physical features.
There is a phrase - "ta_nik ka.n vi.lagku nutal pi.rai",
the meaning is "the forehead having a third eye and a
forehead ornament (signifying her marriagee)".

Thanks for your help,
V. Iyer


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