Saturday, February 3, 2018

Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thirupattur – Brahma Shrine

Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thirupattur – Brahma Shrine
Though a Shiva temple, there is a tall idol for Lord Brahmma in a separate shrine. Lord Brahma's Shrine is situated in the inner praharam of the Temple, as one turns left before entering Sri Brahmapureeswarar Shrine. The idol is magnificent 6 feet high and 6.5 feet circumference. The idol of Lord Brahma is in meditative pose sitting in Padmasana on a lotus. Lord Brahma’s shrine is such that one can have a very close darshan of the deity.

The idol is always covered with turmeric. Every morning at around 7 am, Abhishekam is performed to Lord Brahma and turmeric is applied. In this temple, Lord Brahma is given the status of Lord Dakshina Moorthy (Lord Shiva in penance form, considered equivalent to Guru (meaning teacher, one among the Navagrahas, in charge for education etc.)), even though there is a separate sanctum for Lord Dakshina Moorthy. 

Brahmma worship should be done with 36 lamps (representing 27 stars and 9 planets) offering 108 tamarind rice balls. The devotee should walk 9 rounds. Thursday is considered auspicious for worshipping Brahma. One can participate in the Abhishekam at 6.00 am.