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Sri Brahmapureswarar Temple
- Tirukkadavur Mayaanam,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
This temple is not too far from Tirukkadavur Abhirami / Amritaghateswarar temple. It is from a well here in Tirukkadavur Mayaanam, that water for daily ablution is taken to Tirukkadavur. The Amritaghateswarar temple is one of the eight Veeratta Stalams of Shiva. The image above is that of the interior of the famed Amritaghateswarar temple. The eight Veeratta Stalams are Tiruvatikai,, Tirukkadavur, Tiruvazhuvur, Tirukkovalur, Tiruppariyalur, Tirukkandiyur and Tiruvirkudi. Tir Tirukkurukkai ukkadavurmayaanam is considered to be the 48th in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri.
About the Temple
The deity in the temple is praised in the hymns of Saints Gnanasambandar, Appar and Sundarar. Praising the Lord of Tirukadavur Mayanam, Saint Sundarar says, Lord of Tirukadavur Mayanam graces Wearing Kondrai and crescent moon as a gemmed hill Sitting on His bull vehicle with Mother, surrounded by Boodhas Lord Vishnu, Brhamma, Indira and all in celestial world. This is the 48th Shiva temple on the southern bank of Cauvery praised in Thevaram hymns. The Lord appears with weapons as bow, arrow and Vel, wearing Rudraksha garland, footwear as if on a war path. The idol is slightly slanting on the left reminding Lord Sri Rama. Lord Vinayaka always appears with His pot belly in temples but with a shrunk belly touching the back in this temple. He is worshipped as Pranava Vinayaka.
About the Deity
The presiding deity is Shiva. He is called as Malarkuzhal Minnammai,. His consort is known as Amalakujanayaki.
Legend and Stories
Shiva is said to have first vanquished Bhrama (hence the name Mayaanam) and then revived and initiated him into the act of creating the Universe. Please refer to the Tirukkadavur Amritaghateswarar temple for more information.
Festivals
Tirukarthikai in November-December, Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January and Shivarathri in February-March are the festivals celebrated in the temple
Nearby Place to Visit
ayaroganeswarar Temple
Thanthondreeswarar Temple
Neelakandeswarar Temple
Pallavaneswarar Temple
Aranyeswarar Temple
Naganathar Temple
Accessibility
Nagapattinam is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular buses. There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Nagapattinam. Instead of Nagapattinam you can a get flight to Civil Airport on regular basis.
Temple Address
Sri Brahmmapureeswarar temple,
Tirumayanam,
Aadhi Kadavur,
Tirukadayur,
Nagapattinam district,
Pincode – 609 311.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.