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Thirupattur Kasi Vishwanathar Temple

The Kasi Vishwanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple located in Tirupattur near Siruganur, Trichy, India. This temple is very close to Thirupattur Brahma Temple. The presiding deities are Sri Kasi Vishwanathar and Sri Visalachi amman. Once we enter into the temple, we can see the Vyakrapadhar Brindavanam.

Thirupattur village is famous for two great saints Jeeva samathi, Sage Patanjali Maharishi and Sage Viyakrabathar, (Pulikal siddhar) .

Vyaghrapada, that is, one having the feet like a tiger, was one of the mythical rishis (sage) of ancient India. His image and iconography depicts him as a human being but with the legs of a tiger. He is also shown having a tiger-like tail. Generally, he is shown alongside Patanjali, and both are depicted as offering homage to Shiva in his aspect as Natraja.

Saint Vyagrapathar (Pulikaal Siddhar) Vyagrapathar means legs of a Tiger, this Siddhar a contemporary of Saint Pathanjali is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva had blessed him with legs as that of Tiger for him to move around the jungle. His jeeva samadhi is situated at Kasi Vishwanathar temple which is one kilometer from the Brahmapureeswarar temple. 

Tirupattur - Sri Kashi Viswanathar Temple திருப்பட்டூர் - காசி விஸ்வநாதர் திருக்கோயில்
Main Deity	Lord Shiva
Name	Sri Kasi Viswanatha swamy
Goddess Name	Sri Vishalachi Amman
Location	Thiru Pattur near Siruganur
Temple Tank	Puli Theertham
Significance	Jeeva samadhi of Maharishi Vyaghrapadar (வியாக்ரபாதர் புலிக்கால் முனிவர் ஜீவ சமாதி) Jeeva samathi of Saints Padhanjali and Vyakrapadhar
Ancient	1000 years old
Travel Base	Trichy

The tiger-footed Vyaghrapada and snake-footed Patanjali worships lord Nataraja

How To Reach : Tirupattoor is off the route to Samayapuram Mariamman temple from Trichy. It is about 35 kms from Trichy, on the Chennai Trichy highway. A left has to be taken at Siruganur and in about 6 kms we would reach Thirupattur.

Kasi Vishwanathar Temple,

Siruganur, Thirupattur, Tamil Nadu 621105, India.

(This temple is very close to Brahma Temple)

Don't Miss it (Near by Temples):

Ø  Chettikulam Murugan Temple

Ø  Chettikulam Shiva Temple

Ø  Siruvachur Temple and

Ø  Ottathur Shiva Temple near Padalur.

Tirupattur Brahma Temple

Thirupattur Brahmapureeswarar Temple

The Brahmapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple located in Thirupattur near Siruganur, Trichy, India. Worshippers believe that a person can change his fate by seeking the blessings of Lord Brahma at Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Tirupattur.

Presiding deity is in the form of a Swayambu (self manifested) Lingam Since Lord Shiva absolved Brahma of His sins, He is known as Brahmapureeswarar in this temple.

The deity of Lord Brahma is a majestic 6 feet high. It is fully decorated with Turmeric. Lord Brahma is in meditative pose sitting in Padmasana on a lotus. Lord Brahma's Shrine is situated in the inner praharam of the Temple, as one turns left before entering Sri Brahmapureeswarar Shrine.

There are 12 Shiv Lingams in the Temple complex, which includes the garden adjacent to the temple. These Shiva Lingams were installed and worshipped by Lord Brahma.

1.       Sri Brahmapureeswarar Presiding Deity

2.      Sri Pazhamalai Nathar

3.      Sri Pathala Eswarar

4.      Sri Thayumanavar

5.      Sri Manduga Nathar

6.      Sri Ekambareswarar

7.      Sri Arunachaleswarar

8.     Sri Kailasa Nathar

9.      Sri Jambukeshwarar

10.  Sri Kalathi Nathar

11.   Sri Sabthagereswarar

12.  Sri Sudharaneswarar

Significance of the temple:

v  Tirupatur village has the Jeeva samadhis of Saints Patanjali and Vyakrapadhar.

v  Ancient Name of this place is Thirupedavur.

v  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.

Tirupattur - Sri Brahmmapureeswarar Temple திருபட்டூர் - பிரம்மபுரீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்
Main Deity	Lord Shiva
Name	Sri Brahmapureeswarar
Goddess Name	Sri Brahmmanayaki, Brahmma Sampath Gowri
Location	Thiru Pattur near Siruganur
Temple Tank	Brahma Theertham
Significance	Brahma Temple, and Jeeva samadhi Saint Padhanjali
Ancient	1000 years old
Travel Base	Trichy

How To Reach : Siruganur is 30 km on the Trichy - Chennai National Highways. From Siruganur, Tirupattur is 5 kms on the west branch of the road. As there are no bus facilities, the visitor has to engage a cab or auto. Local buses may be available from trichy to tirupattur brahma temple. 

Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Siruganur,

Thirupattur, Tamil Nadu 621105, India. 

There is another temple named Varadharaja Perumal temple, which is situated about 2 kms from Brahmapureeswarar temple, he is also called as “Vidhiyai Mattriamaikkum Varadharaja Perumal”.

Don't Miss it (Near by Temples):

Ø  Chettikulam Murugan Temple

Ø  Chettikulam Shiva Temple

Ø  Siruvachur Temple and

Ø  Ottathur Shiva Temple near Padalur.

Oottathur

Thiru oottathur  Suddha Rathneswarar Shiva Temple

The Rathneswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Oottathur in Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deities are Sri Suttha Rathneswarar and Sri Akilandeswari.

Panchanadhana Nataraja : There are five types of stones which are used to make statues of Gods and Goddesses, namely, Aalinga Nadhanam, Panchanadhanam, Singanadhanam, Yaanainadhanam and Yaazhinadhanam. Out of these, Panchanadhanam stones have the ability to absorb sun rays. The root of a plant called Andhaka Narimanam will pierce through and break one in a million stones. Such stones are called Panchanadhana Stones. When struck with a coin, they emit a sound equivalent to "Aum".

The Nataraja at Oothathur is made out of Panchanadhana Stone. This unique and beautiful idol stands majestically and is being worshipped ardently by those who suffer from kidney ailments. They garland this Nataraja with Vetiver and perform abhishekam with the water of Brahma Theertham. This water is then collected and given to the concerned person. On consuming the water for 45 days, the patients are relieved completely of their ailments. There are a number of testimonials available in the temple of those who have tried this remedy and found relief. This water is said to have medicinal properties and is capable of curing several diseases and ailments.

Significance of the temple:

v  This is one of the Devara Vaipu sthalam on the nandhi river bank.

v  The otathur siva temple has the pride of being sung by the Great saint, Appar - Thirunavukkarasar.

v  It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Tevaram poems.

v  On the ceiling, near the Dwajasthambam, can be seen the 27 stars along with the 12 sun signs facing the ground below and in a seperate panel nearby are the 9 planets.

v  Brahma Theertham right in front of the Lord shiva Sanctum.

v  This temple, said to have been originally built in the 7th Century and it was renovated by Raja Raja Chola I and Rajadhiraja Chola. There are over fifty inscriptions in this temple from the times of Raja Raja, Rajendra and Rajadhiraja.

Oottathur - Sri Suddha Rathneswarar Temple ஊட்டத்தூர் - சுத்தரத்தினேஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்
Main Deity	Lord Shiva
Name	Sri Suddha Ratneswarar
Goddess Name	Sri Akilandeswari
Location	Thiru Oottathur
Temple Tank	Brahma Theertham
Significance	Temple is on the Nandhi river bank (Nanthai River) One of the Thevara Vaippu sthalams, Panchanadhana Nataraja idol Shiva Temple for Kidney Problems
Ancient	1000 years old
Travel Base	Perambalur

How To Reach :  Ootathur is about 45 kms from Trichy and about 5 kms from Padalur. On the NH 45 when you are travelling towards Trichy after you cross Thanthai Hans Roever College and Sanjeeviraya Hanuman Temple on your left, you would find a board reading Padalur. Turn left and proceed for about five kms then you will reach Ottathur Shiva Temple.

Don't Miss it (Near by Temples): Chettikulam and Siruvachur Temples

Chettikulam village is just 15 kms away from this temple.

Sri Dhandayuthapani Temple and Shiva Temple - Sri Ekambareswarar Temple

Chettikulam Siva Temple

Chettikulam Sri Ekambareswarar Temple

The Ekambareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Chettikulam in Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deities are Sri Ekambareshwarar and Sri Kamatchi Ambal.

The temple is famous for its Kubera sculpture showing the Lord of Wealth on his Fish vehicle. This is installed in 12 spots in the temple representing the 12 zodiac signs. People throng the temple to worship Kubera for wealth.

The rays of Sun fall on Lord Ekambareswara on 19, 20 and 21 of Panguni month –March-April. There is also a sculptural marvel in the temple on the western Dwarapalakas pillar carved with such rare skill that it looks like a bull from one angle and an elephant from the other. This place is also called as Vijayapuram.

Click on this link for more info on Chettikulam Kuberan Temple

Chettikulam - Sri Ekambareswarar Temple செட்டிகுளம் - ஏகாம்பரேஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்
Main Deity	Lord Shiva
Name	Sri Ekambareshwarar
Goddess Name	Sri Kamakshi
Location	Chettikulam
Temple Tank	Sivaganga
Significance	Kuberan Temple, 12 Kuberan for each star 12 Kuberar idols (one for each of the 12 sun signs)
Ancient	1000 years old
Travel Base	Perambalur

How To Reach :  Chettikulam village is in Perambalur District, Tamilnadu. It is very close to Alathur.  Alandur is about 44kms from Trichy, on Trichy - Perambalur highway.

Ekambareswarar Temple, Chettikulam - Peragambi Road,

Chettikulam, Tamil Nadu 621104, India

Don't Miss it : Chettikulam Murugan Temple (Sri Dhandayuthapani Temple) is just 2 kms away from this temple.

Chettikulam Kuberan Temple

Chettikulam Sri Kuberar Temple

The Ekambareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Chettikulam in Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deities are Sri Ekambareshwarar and Sri Kamatchi Ambal.

The temple is famous for its Kubera sculpture showing the Lord of Wealth on his Fish vehicle. This is installed in 12 spots in the temple representing the 12 zodiac signs. People throng the temple to worship Kubera for wealth. Chettikulam Kubera is sitting with his wife Chitrakala on fish and also with sanganidhi and padmanidhi.

Lord Kubera is the leader of Yatchars who are here to help mankind and procure wealth. Kubera is very much devoted to Shiva .Kubera's wife 's name is Chitrakala .Father - Viswara and mother Swathi .Kubera is assisted by sanganidhi and padmanidhi to offer wealth to mankind.

12 Kuberar idols (one for each of the 12 sun signs)

How To Reach :  Chettikulam Kuberan Temple is located inside the Ekambareswarar Temple. So please check my main post for more details - Chettikulam Shiva Temple (Sri Ekambareswarar Temple).

Chettikulam Murugan Temple

Chettikulam  Sri Dhandayuthapani temple

Chettikulam Murugan temple, situated on a small hill, it has two foot paths one for ascending and another for descending to reach, 240 steps to mount on and 243 steps to come down. 

The speciality of the temple is that Lord Muruga faces the shiva temple which is located in Chettikulam village. Lord Dhandayuthapani idol is 4 feet tall holding a sugarcane with 11 parting lines called kanukkal, a form no where available in Muruga temples.

Dhandayutapaani who appeared as a Siddhar here is enshrined in a hill temple in the vicinity. The Lord Muruga Idol has Uchhi Kudumi(Tuff of Hair on top of Head). Also his darsan is in the Aandikola form. So Chettikulam Balathandabani Temple also known as Aandikola Murugan Temple.

Sage Agasthya worshipped here.  Saint Arunagiriar had praised the temple in his hymns. The presiding deity murugan is a swayambumurthi. On 3rd, 4th and 5th days of Masi (February-March) the rays of setting Sun fall on the deity. During the sun set time, the rays will fall on the deity from foot to the face. 

Chettikulam - Murugan Temple செட்டிகுளம் - முருகன் திருக்கோயில்
Main Deity	Lord Murugan
Name	Sri Dhandayuthapani
Goddess Name	-
Location	Chettikulam
Temple Tank	Panchanadhi
Significance	Famous for Panguni Utriram and Thai Poosam Festival, Small Hill Temple,
Ancient	500 years old
Travel Base	Perambalur

How to Reach : Alathur is 15 km from Perambalur on the Trichy route. The temple at Chettikulam is 8 km from Alathur, and 12 kms from Padalur. It is located at Chettikulam in Tamilnadu which is 6kms from Alandur. Alandur is about 44kms from Trichy, on Trichy-Perambalur highway.

Sri Dhandayuthapani Temple, Chettikulam,  Perambalur district.

Don't Miss it : Chettikulam Shiva Temple (Sri Ekambareswarar Temple) is just 2 kms away from this temple.