As per the Puranas, Shiva was worshipped as a peacock by Shakti. Peacock is called mayil in Tamil, giving the place the vernacular name Mylapore. At Kapaleeshwar temple, Shiva is worshipped as ...

His mount is a peacock. Explanation: Shiva, or Mahadev, is one of the three gods, also known as Trimurti. He is depicted carrying a three-pronged spear known as the Trishula. The three ends of the ...