 The emotional intensity of the hymns represent spontaneous expression of thought as an emotional responses to God.The Paadal Petra Sthalams are 275 temples that are revered in the verses of "Thevaram" and are amongst the greatest Shiva temples of the continent, while the Vaippu Sthalam are places that are mentioned casually in the hymns.The focus of the hymns suggests "darshan" (seeing and being seen by God) within the "puja" (worship) offering.