Here are some images of the serene and architecturally fascinating Brahmapureeswarar Temple in Tirupattur (near Trichy), a unique and spiritually significant Shiva temple with a rare shrine to Lord Brahma.
Overview & Significance
Location & Deity
- The temple is located in Thirupattur, around 30–35 km from Trichy, and lies near the Trichy–Chennai NH-45, accessible via bus, auto, or cab.
- Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Brahmapureeswarar (a form tied to Lord Brahma’s redemption) and also houses a rare separate shrine for Lord Brahma, depicted in Padmasana with turmeric adornment.
Mythological Background
- According to legend, Lord Brahma lost his fifth head and creative powers due to pride, and this temple marks the place where Shiva, accompanied by Parvati, forgave him after his penance. Brahma installed 12 Shiva Lingams here, and was granted the ability to rewrite destiny—a blessing he extends to devotees here.
Spiritual Belief
Devotees believe that worshipping here can change one’s fate, help with education, marriage, and other life transformations, especially via rituals involving Lord Brahma.
Temple Layout & Features
Architecture & Structure
- Built in Dravidian style, the temple includes a 5-tier rajagopuram, a Veda Mandapam, a Nadha Mandapam with musical “Saptha Swara” pillars, and 12 Shiva shrines arranged around a sacred tank called Brahma Theertham.
Notable Shrines Include
- Presiding deity Brahmapureeswarar
- Goddess Brahma Sampath Gowri (a form of Parvati)
- Jeeva Samadhi of Patanjali, the sage behind Yoga Sutras
Unique Phenomena
- Sunlight falls precisely on the Shiva Lingam during Panguni (March–April), especially on the 15th to 17th days—an architectural marvel.
Visiting Details
Timings
- Daily: 07:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM
- Thursdays (especially auspicious): 05:30 AM – 01:00 PM, with the evening slot as usual
Pooja & Ritual Schedule
- Kalashanthi: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Uchikala: ~11:30 AM
- Sayaratchai: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Ardhajama: 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Abhishekam: Generally at 8:00 AM, except on Thursdays when it’s at 6:00 AM
Festivals Celebrated
- Brahmotsavam (10-day festival in Panguni),
- Maha Shivaratri, Navaratri, Karthigai Deepam, Vinayaka Chaturthi, and Pooram Nakshatram.
Planning Your Visit
- Best time: Visit early mornings or on Thursdays, especially during Panguni, to experience the special sunlight alignment.
- Getting there: Well connected by road, with Trichy Junction (rail) and Trichy Airport both within ~35 km.
The temple is in Thirupattur, about 30–35 km from Trichy, Tamil Nadu, and is well-connected by road.
It is one of the rare temples with a separate shrine for Lord Brahma, where devotees believe worship can change their destiny.
The temple is open daily from 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and 4:00 PM–8:00 PM. On Thursdays, morning darshan starts at 5:30 AM.
According to legend, Lord Brahma lost his creative powers due to pride and regained them after worshipping Lord Shiva here.
Thursdays are considered especially auspicious. The Panguni festival (March–April) features a unique sunlight alignment on the Shiva Lingam.