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Brahmapureeswarar Temple / Brahma Temple / பிம்மபுரீஸ்வரர் கோயில் / திருப்பட்டூர், Thirupattur, Tiruchirappalli Dist, Tamil Nadu.
அம்மானே ஆகமசீலர்க்கு அருள் நல்கும் பிரம்மானே பேரருளாளன் பிடவூரன் தம்மானேதாந்தமிழ் நூற்புலவானர்க்கோர் அம்மானே பறவியூன் மண்டலி அம்மானே.…Sundarar Praises
Brahma
The visit to this Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple at Thirupattur
was a part of the structural and rock-cut cave
Shiva and Vishnu temples in Tiruchirappalli, Pudukottai, and
Sivaganga Districts, on 21st November 2021. This is one of the
Brahma sthalam, and there is a separate sannidhi for Brahma.
Moolavar : Sri
BrahmapureeswararConsort : Sri Brahma
Sampath Gauri/ Brahma Nayagi
Some of the salient features of this temple…The temple faces east with a mukha mandapam. Stucco images
of Vinayagar, Brahma worshipping a Shiva Linga, Lord Shiva, and Murugan are on
the entrance arch. The Rajagopuram is of 5 tiers. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam/kodimaram, and Rishabam/Idabam are in the mandapam. In kostam Vinayagar,
Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma, and Durgai.
In praharam and nandavanam, Brahma is in a separate sannidhi,
Maha Vishnu, Saptamatrikas, Pazhamalai Nathar, Patanjali Munivar Jeeva samadhi,
Kandapureeswarar, Sri Valli Devasena Shanmugar, Pathala Eswarar,
Chandikeswarar, Vahanas, Suryan, Chandran, ShodasaLingam with 16 flat surfaces,
Brahma worshiped 12 Shiva Lingas (Moolavar Brahmapureeswarar,
Pazhamalainathar, Sri Pathala Eswarar, Sri Thayumanavar, Sri Manduganathar, Sri
Ekambareswarar, Sri Arunachaleswarar, Sri Kailasanathar, Sri Jambhukeswarar,
Sri Kalathinathar, Saptharishiswarar and Sutharathneswarar), Saptamatrikas,
Kala Bhairavar, Gajalakshmi and
Navagrahas.
Brahma is sitting in padmasana - meditation posture on a Lotus pedestal.
Brahma (PC - Website)
Brahma
Bhakta Nandi with his consort.
Vinayagar with Bhairavar
ARCHITECTUREThe temple complex consists of the sanctum sanctorum, antarala,
ardha mandapam, and maha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on an upana with
lotus petals, Jagathi, Kadaka Kumuda, and Pattigai. The Bhitti starts with
Vedhigai. Saknadakantha pilasters support the walls. The pilasters have a
square base, Nagabandam, kal, thamarikattu, kalam, thadi, mandi (lotus petals), palakai, and Pushba pothyal. The Koshtas protrude out as padra sala. In one Mandapa, the complete Narasimha avathara is sculptured.
Brahma is sitting in padmasana - meditation posture on a
Lotus pedestal.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSAs per the construction style of the present temple, the
temple might have been constructed
during the Vijayanagara period, ie, the 15th to 16th Century. However, the temple claims that it is more than 1000 years old. This place was called Tirupedavur during ancient times.
LEGENDSThis Legend is associated with Lingothbavar. Maha Vishnu and
Brahma had an argument regarding who was greater. To decide, Lord Shiva gave a
solution. Whoever finds out the start and end of Lord Shiva will be the greatest.
Lord Shiva stood in the form of a Column of fire. Brahma flew to the top in the form
of an anna bird, and Maha Vishnu took the form of Varaha and went down. Maha Vishnu
accepted his defeat, and Brahma lied by saying he had seen the top of Lord
Shiva by showing a Thazhampoo as proof. Lord Shiva cursed Brahma that he should not have any temples. To get rid
of the curse, Brahma installed 12 Shiva Lingas and worshipped. This Shiva Linga
is one of the 12 (Dwadasha) Shiva Lingas. Hence, Lord Shiva is called Sri
Brahmapureeswarar.
In another legend,
Brahma, with 5 heads, the creator of this universe, is overproud of his
powers and behaves as if he were more powerful than Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva plucked
the fifth head and made him powerless. Realized his mistake and prayed to
Lord Shiva to pardon him. As advised, Brahma came to this place, Thirpattur, installed 12 (Dwadasa Lingas) Shiva Lingas, and worshipped them. Satisfied, his
worshipful Lord Shiva gave back his powers of creation.
Devotees worship Brahma, whose bad destination is to change for the better. People with lesser sins will be corrected, attacks of disease will change,
pregnant women will get normal deliveries without surgeries, to avoid waste
expenses, and a student habitually failing will shine.
It is believed that Patanjali Munivar attained Jeeva Samadhi
in 10 places, and this is one of them. His Jeeva Samadhi is in this temple. It
is believed that he is still preaching the Yoga Sutras.
It is also believed that Suryan worshipped Lord Shiva in
this temple. To prove, sun rays fall on moolavar from 06.00 hrs to 6.45 Hrs on
15,16, and 17 of Panguni Month every year.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on
Pradosham, Tamil New Year's Day, Chithirai 1, Aadi Pooram, Maha Shivaratri,
Vinayagar Chathurthi, Puratasi Navaratri festival, Aipasi Pournami, Karthigai
deepam, and Panguni Pooram Nakshatra day. Daily abhishekam will be performed
for Brahma at 7.30 hrs and on Thursdays at 05.00 hrs, for which prior
registration is required.
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple will be kept open from 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs, and from 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs, and on Thursdays, the temple will open at 05.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILSTemple's landline number is +91 4312909599, the Executive Officer's is +91 94431 82278, Clerk's is +91 9843237991 may be contacted for
further Details. Temple website: http://brahmatemple.tnhrce.in/
HOW TO REACHThe
Brahmapureeswarar Temple is 4.3 km from Tirupattur Bramma Temple Pirivu on GST Road,
31 km from Perambalur, 36 km from Tiruchirappalli Junction, and 300 km from
Chennai. The nearest
Railway station is Tiruchirappalli.
LOCATION OF
THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
---OM
SHIVAYA NAMA---
The visit to this Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple at Thirupattur
was a part of the structural and rock-cut cave
Shiva and Vishnu temples in Tiruchirappalli, Pudukottai, and
Sivaganga Districts, on 21st November 2021. This is one of the
Brahma sthalam, and there is a separate sannidhi for Brahma.
Brahma (PC - Website)
Brahma
Bhakta Nandi with his consort.
Vinayagar with Bhairavar
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Pallava's ( Pandya’s ) Rock Cut Cave Temple / பாண்டியர் கீழ் குடைவரை கோவில், Rock fort, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu.
The visit to this Pallava (Pandya Rock-Cut Cave Shrine claimed by ASI) or the lower
cave at Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort was a part of the structural and rock-cut
cave Shiva and Vishnu temples in
Tiruchirappalli, Pudukottai, and Sivagangai Districts, on 21st
November 2021. This
bottom cave temple was excavated on the southern side of the Rock Fort hill, which is
about 100 meters from the steps leading to the top of the hill. The path leading to the Rock Cut cave is completely
encroached.
ARCHITECTUREThe pillars start with a square base, and after that, they change octagonal base. The pillars consist of malai thongal, thamaraikattu,
kalasam, thaadi, kudam / kumbha, and pothyal (curved without Tharangam). 4
such pillars and 2 pilasters are at the entrance of the Cave. 23 bhuta ganas
are in the valapi of the entrance to the cave, of which 6 are incomplete. The
rock-cut cave is in a rectangular shape with two shrines on the east and west
sides. Both shrines have a sanctum sanctorum and a mandapam, supported by
two pillars and 2 pilasters.
The
eastern shrine is dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu in the form of a bas-relief. Maha
Vishnu is with 4 hands. The Upper hand holds Changu / Conch and Chakra. The
chakra is in a prayoga posture. The lower right hand is in abhaya hastam, and the left hand
is in kadi hastam. He wears ornaments in his ears, neck, and hands. Sridevi and
Bhudevi are on both sides of Maha Vishnu. Dwarapalakas are at the entrance of the Shrine. Both Dwarapalakas are in different postures. The left-side dwarapalaka
keeps his left foot on a bhuta gana.
The
western side is empty. Dwarapalakas are at the entrance of the shrine. Both are in unique postures and hold the thandam with a snake coiled around it. The dwarapalakas are with Karanda maguda
and wear ornaments.
The
northern wall is divided into 5 niches, which consist of Ganesh, Murugan,
Brahma, Surya, and Durga.
Vinayagar….
The Vinayagar is in a standing posture. Vinayagar’s tusk is found broken. He wears
ornaments like Sarapalli and yagnopaveetha. The legs are not proportionate to the body. This Vinayagar is unique since it is the only
sculpture available in the rock-cut caves of Tamil Nadu. Two attendants or devotees are on both sides of Vinayagar.
Murugan….
Murugan is in a standing posture with Maguda. The upper hands don’t hold any
weapons; the lower right hand is found broken, and the left hand is kadi hastam. Two Vidyadharas are at the top, and two devotees are at the bottom.
Brahma….
Brahma is with Maguda and 4 hands. While the upper hands are holding akkamala and Kendi, the lower right hand is in
Kadaka mudra facing upward, and the left hand is in Kadi hastam. 3 faces
are carved clearly. Two Vidyadharas are shown on the top, and two saints are
shown at the bottom. Brahma wears yagnopaveetham, sarapalli, and bangles.
Surya… This is the biggest Suryan bas-relief
available in a rock-cut Cave. Surya has 4 hands. While the upper hand holds akkamalai and a lotus flower, the lower
right hand is in broken condition, and the left hand is in kadi hastam. He holds Karanda Magudam and wears pathra
kundalam, muthu mala, sarapalli, and Yagnopaveetham. Suryan / sun / olivattam is
shown on the back of his head. Two Vidyadharas are in a flying posture on the
top, and devotees are shown by the side of their legs in Garudasana.
Kotravai….
The last panel is Kotravai. The legs are unfinished. She is with 4 hands; the
upper hand holds a mirror-like object, the upper left hand is not sculpted, the
lower right hand is in kataka mudra, and the left hand is in kadi hastam. Two
Vidyadharas are on the top, and sculptures of Arikandam and Navakanda by her
devotees are shown below.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSAs per the Archaeological Survey of India ( ASI ), this cave is
assignable to the Pandya Period, ie, 8th Century CE. Even
though this rock-cut cave is excavated very similarly to the Pallava / Mutharaiyar style and architecture, this is called a Pandya Rock-cut cave.
Experts couldn’t come to a final conclusion about who had done this. One of the
reasons is that the Shiva Linga is scooped out of the mother rock in the Pandyas
and Mutharaiyar’s rock-cut caves. But in this cave it is not so. The Pillars are
also very similar to Pallava’s style. Considering these facts, Dr Kalaikovan is of the opinion that this rock-cut cave may belong to the Pallava Period, and he strongly believes that it might have been excavated after Rajasimha
Pallava. If so, this rock-cut cave may belong to the 7th Century.
There were 5 inscriptions on the front pillars.
These inscriptions belong to the 10th Century and later periods. These
were not inscribed after the cave was excavated. The first inscription records
as. .. "Chozha kulathilaka perudhasa…" the second one as…"Ithu akka mala.." Third
one as… "ithu thirutha thiru…" Fourth one as…. "Ithu thiruthan kooru,…" and the
last one as…. "Arulalan".
HOW TO REACHThe nearest Railway Station is Tiruchirappalli Junction
LOCATION OF
THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Maha Vishnu
Maha Vishnu---OM
SHIVAYA NAMA---
The pillars start with a square base, and after that, they change octagonal base. The pillars consist of malai thongal, thamaraikattu,
kalasam, thaadi, kudam / kumbha, and pothyal (curved without Tharangam). 4
such pillars and 2 pilasters are at the entrance of the Cave. 23 bhuta ganas
are in the valapi of the entrance to the cave, of which 6 are incomplete. The
rock-cut cave is in a rectangular shape with two shrines on the east and west
sides. Both shrines have a sanctum sanctorum and a mandapam, supported by
two pillars and 2 pilasters.
HOW TO REACH
The nearest Railway Station is Tiruchirappalli Junction
Maha Vishnu
Maha Vishnu
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