
SRI BRAHMA GNANAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE - KORUKKAI, PAZHAYARI
Brahma Gnanapureeswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located in Keezha Korukkai, Pazhayarai near Kumbakonam in the South Indian State of Tamilnadu
Temple History - An Overview
There was no gopuram at the main entrance – It probably existed till a few hundred years ago, when this temple had seven praharas and a large, majestic tank. There is an open mandapam which has exquisite icons. This temple is said to have been built during the times of Kulothunga Chola III.Temple is very ancient and its in destruction phase and the path to this temple is stashed between bushes, yet a visit to this temple is worth in terms of its archaeological beauty.
LORD BRAHMA
Two demons Madhu and Kaidapa snatched the Vedas from Brahmma and hide them under the sea. They were redeemed by Lord Vishnu and handed back to Brahmma. Yet Brahmma could not perform his creation job efficiently.
As Advised by Lord Vishnu, Brahmma worshipped Lord Shiva here and regained Gnana-wisdom on Avittam star day in the month of Aavani and resumed his creation job efficiently. As the Lord imparted Gnana to Brahamma, he is praised as Gnanapureeswarar.
SAINT GORAKKA
Gorakka Siddha came to this temple on his pilgrimage to Shiva temples. He stayed in a mutt here where many devotees were also staying. While he woke up at midnight, he was shocked to see a woman sleeping by his side and her sari on his hands. As repentance, he cut off his hands and stayed in the mutt for some time. He bathed in Chandra Pushkarani and worshipped Gnanapuresswarar and Pushpavalli.
Pleased with the devotion of Gorakkar, Lord appeared before him and restored his hands. As hands were cut here, the place is called Korakkai and as the Siddha worshiped with short hands (after being cut), it is called Kurukkai. Changing with times, finally, it is now Korukkai
Temple Specialty
All Siva temples will have one Nandi (bull) before the Lord but out of usual there are two Nandis before Lord Siva and Pushpavathi and it is believed that if we offer cashew and groundnut garland to the Nandis our struggles will cease and we will have good fortune. Avittam nakshatra people are advised to visit this temple to release themselves from their planetary effects and to break the obstacles in their marriage and child birth.
TEMPLE GREATNESS
The place assumed Avittam star importance, as Lord Brahmma attained wisdom on this day. It is advised that Avittam star people visit this temple as often as they could or on the particular star day or birthday or on the star day falling in the month of Avani (August-September) and follow a step by step pradakshina which would favorably change their destiny totally.
Temple Name | SRI BRAHMA GNANAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE | |
Sthala | SHIVA STALAM | |
Praised By | - | |
Thala Virutcham | - | |
Thala Theertham | - | |
Opening Time | 11.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m. 05.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m. |
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ARCHITECTURE |
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Construction Btw (AD) | RUNING | |
Architecture Type | THIRUMURAI KOVIL | |
RAJAGOPURAM | Now Ruined (One with 7 tiers.) | |
PRAGHAM | 2 | |
AGAMA /POOJA VIDHI | THREE TIME POOJA | |
GRABHAGRIHA |
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Moolavar (Main Detites ) | BRAHMA GNANAPUREESWARAR | |
TYPE | SWAYAMBHU | |
FORM | SELF MAGNIFICATION / BIGGER | |
GOD Facing Towards | EAST | |
GODDESS | PUSHPAVATHI | |
GODDESS Position to GOD | LEFT | |
GODDESS Facing Towards | SOUTH | |
RIGHT SIDE DEITIES | LORD DAKSHINAMOORTHY | |
GODDESS ( NO IDEA) | ||
BACK DEITIES | LORD LINGOTHBAVA MOORTHI | |
LEFT SIDE DEITIES | LORD BRAHMA | |
GODDESS DURGA | ||
ENTRANCE |
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DEITIES | NA | |
ALL PRAKARAM |
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Special DEITIES | NANDHI SHARING COMMAN MANDAPAM | |
General DEITIES | NA | |
NAVA GRAGHA |
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PRESENCE | NO | |
PRADISHTA | - | |
CONTROL | - | |
PRAYERS FOR KARMIC CLEARANCES |
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Remedies / Cure / Nivardhi | FINANCE - BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS | |
HEALTH REMEDIES - MENTAL DISORDER /BRAIN | ||
EDUCATION -CHILD | ||
STAR TEMPLE- AVITTAM | ||
MARRIAGE -OBSTACLES/DELAY | ||
FAMILY UNITY | ||
FESTIVALS |
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MAHA SIVA RATHIRI |
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AVANI AVITTAM |
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KEY ASPECT ABOUT TEMPLE |
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1)Temple has big heritage,It was flourishing with 7 Praharams on Cholas time. |
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2)It is believed that praying the twin Nandhi's in the temple with a garland made of cashew and groundnut would fetch expected results to the devotee |
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3)Importance Temple for Star Avittam, as Brahma attained wisdom on the day. |
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WHO WORKSHIPPED HERE |
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LORD BRAHMA,LORD CHANDRAN and LORD VISHNU |
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SAINT PRAISED |
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SAINT GORAKKAR |
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HOW TO REACH |
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Geo Location | ||
Devara Pathigam Name | Korakkai | |
Present Name | Korukkai | |
Routes | KUMBAKONAM TO AAVOOR VIA Patteswaram |
Team -Tirikala