Markandeya

The sage born to Mrikandu as a virtuous son fated to die at sixteen, who embraced the linga when Yama came; Shiva as Kalantaka struck Yama down and left the boy sixteen forever. Shrines at Thirukkadaiyur, Thiruvanmiyur, Triprangode, Parli, Varanasi, Khandya and on the Yamunotri route.