Arulmigu Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thirukadayoore Mayanam, Nagapattinam.

Arulmigu Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thirukadayoore Mayanam, Nagapattinam.



This temple is One of 275 Devara Sthalam. The temple is about a kilometer distance from Thirukadayoore and about 30 kms from Mailaduthurai.









The entrance Gopuram to the temple is incomplete.








As we enter in we walk a little distance to reach the entrance to three tier inner temple gopuram.









Here we see Nandi to a mandapam in front of the temple.










We see a mandapam with pillars which leads to the main sanctum.




Main Deity is Siva lingam known as Brahmapureeswarar, and his consort known as Ammalakuja Nayaki / Malar kuzal minnami.










This is Sanctum of Malarkuzal ammai. She is seen in standing posture










Sri Brahmapureeswarar sanctum gopuram view.









As we go around the temple we see separate sanctum for Ganapathy and other deities like Subramanyar, Durgai, Perumal, Dakshina Moorthy and Chandikeswarar with his consort are seen.




Importance of the place is here Lord Murugan is known as Singaravelan and seen with Valli and Devayanai. He is seen with Bow and arrow in his hand, Rudraksham garland to his neck and is seen with cahppal to his feet. He looks like a warrior here. This is something unique in this place. Here we see a Chandikeswarar, who is known as Guha Chandikeswarar. Vinayakar is known as Pranava Vinayakar in this place.




Sthala Purana: At the end of the Yuga everything is demolished. Once again in the beginning of next yuga Brahma was reborn and he was given the power of creation, for evolution. Brahma was preached Gyana Upadesa about the secret of creation, by Lord Siva to continue with his work of creation. Hence Lord Siva is known as Brahampureeswarar here.



Sundarar sang Hymns on Brahamapureeswarar of this temple.

Thiru Parvatheeswarar Temple, Thiru Talicheri / Koiyerpathu, Karikal

Thiru Parvatheeswarar Temple: Thiru Talicheri / Koiyerpathu, Karikal.







The temple is about a kilometer from Karikal bus stand. This temple is One of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. Main Raja Gopuram of the temple is of five tiers and two Prakaram.



Main Deity is Arulmigu Parvtheeswarar and his consort known as Parvathy Ammai / Suyamvara Thapasvini. Lord Siva is facing west and Ambal is seen in separate sanctum facing south. Vinyakar in this temple is known as Sambandha Vinayakar.








Sthala vruksham is Vilvam and Vanni. Teertham here, known as Sakthi and Soorya teertham.






Other deities seen in the temple are Vinayakar, Valli Devanai samedha Subramanyar, Lingothbavar, Maha Lakshmi, Dakshina Moorthy, Natrajar, Durgai, Chandikeswarar, Bairavar, 63 Nayanmars,Sani Bagavan, Nalwar, Soorya and Chandra and Navagraham sanctums.



Importance: During the 3rd and 4th week sunrays falls on main deity when sun sets.


In Krutaha yugam the place was known as Brahma Vanam, in tretha Yugam it was known as Samee Vanam, Dwapara Yugam it was known as Ananda Vanam and in Kali Yugam the place is known as Mukthi Vanam.



Palgunan and Soorya worshiped Lord Siva, hence the “He” is known as Palgunan and “Bskara Lingam”. King Ambareesha was blessed with a child after his worship in this temple, hence Lord Siva is known as Raja Lingam.



Ambal worshiped Lord Siva as Kathyayani, daughter of Kathyayana muni. She was blessed and she married Siva and she is known as Suyamvara Thapasvini. Devotees worship for marriage and Ambal blesses them and fulfill their wishes.



Siva disguised like a hunter in this temple, known as kradha Moorthy and blesses devotees. Sambandhar had to argue about the Saiva religion with members of other religion, who were arguing Saivam as inferior? Sambandhar was able to prove the greatness of Saiva religion and changed them to this religion.



There was draught in Chola period once, king worshiped Lord Siva to help who are affected in his regime. Lord Siva was pleased with King’s worship. Lord Siva and Parvathy together Sow seeds in the field and helped them. They had bumper crop and were relieved of draught. Since Lord Siva himself sprayed seeds here the place came to be known as Thiru Telichery.



Thiru Gyana Sambandhar was passing through the village after his visit to Thiru Nallaru Temple. He did not notice the temple here. At this point Vinayakar of the temple called out to him to sing a song on Lord Siva. Sambandhar did not here Vinayakar’s voice, so Vinayakar shouted ten times by Sambandhar name to get his attention. Hence the place is known as Koirpatthu. (Patthu denotes ten in Tamil) Vinayakar of the temple is known as Koovi Azaitha Vinayakar. (Koovi denotes shout)



Thiru Gyana Sambandhar Sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.

Thiru Kadikkulam / Karpaga nadhar Temple, Thiruthurai poondy.

Thiru Kadikulam / Karpaganadhar kulam.



This place Kadikkulam is about 2 kms East from Edumbavanam, which is about 12 kms from Thiruthurai poondy.



The main gopuram of the temple is of three storeys and single prakaram. This temple is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.







Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Karpaga nadhar facing east and his consort known a Sowndara Nayaki ammai. Lingam is of octagon shape.







In This temple Vinayakar is known as Karpaga Vinayakar. Teertham is Karpaga Teertham and Sthala Vruksham is Jack Fruit tree.



Sthala Purana says the temple was built by an Asura known as Karthikarjunan, who worshiped Lord Siva and was blessed by him. Karpaga Vinayakar worshiped Lord Siva and got the mango fruit from him. Sri Rama worshiped Karpaga Vinayakar in this temple, earlier when he was planning to construct the bridge at Vedaranyam to Sri Lanka.


A Brahmin came to this place with ashes in his hand to perform rituals for his father. To his surprise the ashes turned out to be Kondrai flower.


Stone inscriptions are seen in the temple. Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.