Very Nice to read of Thirumeyyam ( mey = Truth) dear Saurab.
very good cross-references.
Very well written.
considering the fact that you are from Uttar Pradesh, your approach very much on the research mode !!
Hearty congratulations !!
During very young age, i performed abhishegam to this lingam - climbing through ladder with my father - on Sivaratri nites - all ALONE - bringing Water from nearby " Sunai " - perinnial pond - usind Brass Kudam (vessels) !!
my very very fvt temple !!
will post some more details re Kugaiyidikalagam - post Kulothunga !!