It is inferred that a person can change his fate by seeking blessings at Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thirupattur.
Mythlogical references relate that Lord Shiva blessed Lord Brahma, that every devotee who visits this Temple, and has Darshan of Lord Brahma would see their wishes fulfilled.
Mythological references recount Lord Brahma’s overwhelming pride as the Creator of the Universe. Lord Brahma felt that He was more prevailing than Lord Shiva – since He had the supremacy of creation.
This sense of pride provoked Lord Shiva, who destroyed Lord Brahma’s Fifth Head, and also cursed Him that He would lose His power of creation.
During the course of His pilgrimage, Lord Brahma visited Thirupattur and worshipped Lord Shiva with a Shiva Lingam under a Magizha tree with water from the nearby tank, now called Brahma Theertham.
He also installed 12 lingams around in this place and worshipped Shiva for a long time.
Being moved by Lord Brahma's prayers, Lord Shiva, on Devi Parvathy’s appeal, gave Him darshan under the Magizha tree and liberated Him from His curse, so that He could start His privileged duty of Creation again. Hence Lord Shiva is called Sri Brahmapureeswarar here.
Also Devi Parvathi gave back Lord Brahma all His sheen and that’s why the Devi called Brahma Sampath Gowri.
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Lord Shiva also blessed Lord Brahma that He would have a separate shrine at this temple. He also advised Lord Brahma that since Brahma himself had His destiny rewritten here; He should rewrite the destiny of His devotees visiting this temple.
Since the fate of Lord Brahma, the Creator, Himself was changed by Lord Shiva at Thirupattur, one can expect a turning point in life by praying at this temple.
The Temple finds mention in the hyms of the revered Saivite Saint Sundarar.
The presiding deity is Lord Brahmapureeswarar in the form of Swayambu Lingam.
The presiding deity is Devi Brahma Sampath Gowri.
There is a separate shrine for Lord Brahma. The idol of Lord Brahma is in meditative pose sitting in Padmasana on a lotus.
Abhishekam to Lord Brahma - Timings
On all days except Thursday
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08:00 am
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On Thursday
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06:00 am
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The Temple complex consists of the 12 Shiva Lingams, installed and worshipped by Lord Brahma.
The Temple Complex also has the Jeeva Samadhi of Yogi Patanjali, the founder of Yoga.
The temple is under the administration of The Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, Government of TamilNadu.
The Legendary Connection between Sri Bitchandarkoil, Thirukandiyur, Tirupattur
Mythological references interpret that Lord Brahma considered Himself as overwhelming and dominating amongst the Hindu Trinity of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva; since He was the Creator of the Universe.
This demonstration of pride provoked Lord Shiva, who cut off Lord Brahma’s 5th head and also cursed Him to wander in the Bhoolokha (Earth).
Sri Bhikshandar Kovil
Having cut off Lord Brahma’s 5th head, Lord Shiva got the Brahmaharthi Dhosham, and the plucked head of Brahma stuck to his palm. Lord Shiva started out on a pilgrimage to liberate Himself from the curse by begging for food with Lord Brahma’s skull as the begging vessel.
But whatever food was put into the vessel immediately disappeared. It was at Bitchandar Koil; that Lord Perumal requested Devi Lakshmi, as Poornavalli Thayar to offer food to Lord Shiva. Devi Lakshmi filled the vessel with food to end Lord Shiva’s hunger.
Thirukandiyur
However, Lord Brahma’s skull was still stuck to Lord Shiva’s palm. At the behest of Vishnu, Shiva bathed at Thirukandiyur and prayed to Goddess Kamalavalli and Lord Vishnu. It was at Thirukandiyur that Lord Shiva finally attained salvation and got rid of the stuck head. The water tank in the Temple is hence referred to as Kapaala Theertham.
Tirupattur
Having lost His 5th Head, and His powers, Lord Brahma started out on a pilgrimage of Lord Shiva Temples.
Having lost His 5th Head, and His powers, Lord Brahma started out on a pilgrimage of Lord Shiva Temples.
During the course of His pilgrimage, Lord Brahma visited Thirupattur and worshipped Lord Shiva with a Shiva Lingam under a Magizha tree with water from the nearby tank, now called Brahma Theertham.
He also installed 12 lingams around in this place and worshipped Shiva for a long time.
Being moved by Lord Brahma's prayers, Lord Shiva, on Devi Parvathy’s appeal, gave Him darshan under the Magizha tree and liberated Him from His curse, so that He could start His privileged duty of Creation again. Hence Lord Shiva is called Sri Brahmapureeswarar here.
Having set out on a long pilgrimage, Lord Brahma had lost his complexion and good appearance. Devi Parvathi blessed Lord Brahma, and gave Him back all His sheen.
Hence the Devi is venerated as Devi Brahma Sampath Gowri - The one who gave Lord Brahma's wealth back.
Since the fate of Lord Brahma, the Creator, Himself was changed by Lord Shiva at Thirupattur, one can expect a turning point in life by praying at this temple.
In brief,
- Sri Bhikshandar Kovil is where Lord Shiva’s hunger ended.
- Sri Thirukandiyur Temple is where Lord Shiva was relieved of His curse.
- Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple is where Lord Brahma was relieved of His curse.
Lord VinayakarWidely reverred as the Remover of Obstacles, Lord Vinayakar is traditionally worshipped at the beginning of any ritual or ceremony.There are 7 idols of Lord Vinayakar within the main Temple ComplexSri Vinayakar : at the entrance to Sri Brahmapureeswarar ShrineSri Sannathi Vinayakar : entrance to the Temple complexSri Karpaga Vinayakar : behind the Jeeva Samadhi of Maharishi PatanjaliSri Narthana VinayakarSri Vinayakar : near Sri Kala Bhairavar ShrineSri Vinayakar : in Devi Brahma Sampath Gowri ShrineSri Vinayakar : adjacent to Sri Saptha Maataagal at Maharishi Patanjali ShrinePresiding Deity : Sri Brahmapureeswarar (Lord Shiva)In the form of a Swayambu (self manifested) LingamSince Lord Shiva absolved Brahma of His sins, He is known as Brahmapureeswarar in this temple.The sanctum sanctorum of Sri Brahmapureeswarar) is 300 ft from the main entrance.There are 7 entrances leading to the sanctum sanctorum, significant of the 7 days of the weekYet the sanctum is filled with natural light and the Presiding Deity can be seen clearly from the main entrance.Also, sunlight falls directly on the Presiding Deity three days in a year - on the 15th, 16th and 17th day of the Tamil month of Panguni.Pradosh is observed in the evening twilight on the 13th day (Trayodashi tithi ) of each lunar fortnight.It is the worship of Lord Shiva for the fulfillment of our desires.
The basic disciplines to be observed on this day are:- Ahimasa (non-injury)
- Satya (speaking the truth)
- Brahmacarya (continence)
- Daya (compassion)
- Ksama (forgiveness)
- Anasuyata (absence of jealousy).
Pradosh on a Monday is known as Som Pradosh or Chandra Pradosh. Pradosh on a Saturday is known as Shani Pradosh. Som Pradosh and Shani Pradosh are considered as highly auspicious.Tamil New Year - 1st day of Tamil Month of ChitraiChitrai is the 1st month in the Tamil calendar.And the Tamil Panchang marks this day as the beginning of a new year.Events at the temple include:Reading of the new year PanchangamSpecial AbhishekamDistribution of Buttermilk and Paanagam to the devotees.* Paanagam is a sweet drink made with jaggery, with a touch of lemon and ginger.Tamil Month of Aadi - Pooram NakshatramThis day marks the first major event at the Temple.Special Abhiskhekam is performed for Devi Brahma Sampath Gowri. Germinated Whole Green Gram is distributed as prasaadam to the devotees.Tamil Month of Aavani - Vinayaka ChathurthiVinayaka Chathurthi marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha, who is widely worshiped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.This festival is celebrated on the 4th day of the waxing moon.Tamil Month of Puratasi - Navarathri FestivalThe word Navaratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit, nava meaning nine and ratri meaning nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti/Devi are worshipped.Throughout the 10 day Navarathri festival, special Abhishekams are perfomed for Devi Brahma Sampath Gowri. And special Alangarams are also done for all the 10 days.* Alangaram refers to the adornment of deities in Hindu temples. The three important things needed for an Alangaram are silk clothing, jewellery and flowers.Tamil Month of Aippassi - PournamiPournami is the Full Moon Night of every month. And is considered most auspicious in Lord Shiva temples.Annabhishekam is performed for Lord Brahmapureeswarar.Abhishekam is a process of bathing the deity. Annabhishekam means covering the Shiva Lingam with cooked rice.It is believed that performing Annabhishekam to Lord Shiva on this day frees one of all their problems.Tamil month of KarthigaiShank Abhishekam is performed for Lord Brahmapureeswarar on every Monday of the Karthigai month.Karthigai Deepam, the festival of lights is celebrated on the Full Moon day of the month of Karthigai. The Lord is taken around the Temple praharam in a chariot.Tamil month of Margazhi - PournamiSpecial Abhishekam is performed for Lord Nataraja Perumal. And the Lord is taken around the Temple praharam in a chariot.Tamil month of Thai - 1st Day of ThaiSpecial Abhishekams are performed for Panchamurthi - Lord Vinayakar, Lord Murugan, Lord Brahmapureeswarar, Devi Brahma Sampath Gowri, Sri Chandikeswarar.Tamil month of Maasi - Maha ShivarathriMahashivarathri, the Great Night of Lord Shiva is celebrated from the 13th night (Trayodashi tithi ) to the 14th day of the Tamil month of Maasi.Lord Shiva is considered the Adi (first) Guru from whom the yogic tradition originates. According to tradition, the planetary positions on this night are such that there is a powerful natural upsurge of energy in the human systemSpecial Abshishekam is perfomed to Lord Brahmapureeswarar on 4 occasions throughout the day.Tamil month of PanguniThe ten day Brahmotsavam festival is celebrated during this month.On Puram Nakshatram day of Panguni month, Lord Brahmapureeswarar is taken around the Temple praharam in a chariot.Lord Brahma is the originator and the generator of all mankind.He represents the universal mind, as creation is the work of the mind and the intellect.He is considered as "Brahm", the Supreme God.Students, teachers and scholars worship the Creator to seek His blessings in acquiring knowledge.People meditate upon Lord Brahma to attain peace of mind.Brahma Mantra forms part of meditation on the LordOm Namo Rajo Jushei SristauSthithou Sattwa MayayachaTamo Mayaya Sam-harineiVishwaRupayaVedhaseiOm Brahmanyei NamahaLord Brahma is the Creator of the Universe. He created the universe with its three nature gunas (qualities) - positive, negative and dormant. Lord Brahma represents Om, the eternal bliss. Lord Brahma is the supreme god, who brought all things to form. I bow to that Divine God Brahma.Sri Brahma GayatriAum Vedathmanaaya VidamaheHiranya Garbaya DhimahiTanno Brahma PrachodayatSri Brahma GayatriAum Parmeshwaraye VidmaheParatattvaye DhimahiTanno Brahma Prachodayat
Sri Brahma GayatriAum chatur mukhaya vidmaheHamsarudhaya dhimahiTanno brahma prachodayat“Let us meditate on the glorious lord with four divine faces, who is seated on a pure white swan. May that great Brahma, Creator of the Universe, inspire and illumine our mind and understanding.”Brahma Bija Mantra"Aum Satchit Ekam Brahma"“Om Eim Hrim Shrim Klim Sauh Satchid Ekam Brahma”Tirupattur is located 30 kms from Trichy in TamilNadu, on the Trichy Chennai National Highway 45.It is 10 Kms from Samayapuram towards Chennai.Landmark : After you cross Siruganur towards Chennai, there is a left detour from the main highway, towards Tirupattur.There is a signboard on the highway, which shows the way to Tirupattur.The temple is 4 Kms away from the detour on the highway.By AirAir India, (http://indian-airlines.nic.in), Air India Express (www.airindiaexpress.in) and have regular flights connecting Chennai and Trichy.
By RailTrichy is well connected by rail. Being centrally located, almost all trains to the southern region of the state pass through Trichy. You can access Southern Railway’s official website, www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in for more details.By BusThere are a number of Government Transport Corporation Buses, and also a host of private luxury bus operators from Chennai to Trichy.The distance is 320 Kms, and the travel time is approx 6 hours.The entire stretch is a Tolled 4 Lane National Highway No.45.Other Temples at TrichySamayapuram – Devi Mariamman Temple – on NH 45 (www.samayapuram.org/)Srirangam - Lord Ranganathaswamy Temple (www.srirangam.org/)Thiruvanaikovil – Sri Jambukeshwarar & Devi Akhilandeswari Temple – on NH 45 (www.thiruvanaikkavaltemple.org)Rockfort – Sri Vinayakar Temple; and Sri Thayumanavarswamy Temple, Big Bazaar, Trichy (www.thiruchyrockfort.org)Devi Vekkaliamman Kovil – Woraiyur, Trichy (www.vekkaliammantemple.org)Gunaseelam – Lord Prasanna Venkatachalapathy, Musiri Road (www.gunaseelam.com)Temple opens at07:00 amUcchi Kalam - Mid Noon Puja11:30 pm to 12:00 noonTemple closes at12:00 noonTemple opens at04:00 pmSayaratchai - Evening Puja06:00 pm to 06:30 pmArtha Jamam - Night Puja07:30 pm to 08:00 pmTemple closes at08:00 pmAbhishekam to Lord Brahma - on all days except Thursday08:00 amAbhishekam to Lord Brahma - on Thursday06:00 amThe above are the regular timings of the temple.On festival days, the timings are extended.
