Thiruvilayadal is a Tamil term that translates to "The Divine Game" or "The Play of God" in this case, Lord Shiva. It refers to a series of divine and miraculous events and stories associated with Lord Shiva as his pass times. These stories are a part of the Shaivaite tradition and are centered around the city of Madurai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. 

The incidents are all with a hidden purpose of  highlighting the aspects of Moral and Ethical values, Inculcating bhakti in the hearts of devotees.