The Lagulesar and Kathir Pillaiyar sculptures that were found by a team of archaeologists from the Salem Historical Research Centre, in Pasubatheswarar temple at Varanjaram near Chinnasalem.

Pasubatham is one among the Shaivism-following group which existed in Tamil Nadu since Sangam period. This branch of Shaivism was started by Lagulesar, who came from Gujarat, and spread across India by disciples.

Source: New Indian Express, 13 May 2019, Chennai.