Sri Brahmmapureeswarar Temple - Tiruchchirappalli

    Brahmma got the creation rights from Lord Shiva. With a view to give Brahmma equal status, Lord Shiva gave him five heads as He had. Brahmma became proud of this position. Shiva took off one head. Brahmma also lost his creation job. Brhamma sought relief and apologized for his folly.

     Lord Shiva advised Brahmma to go to Tirupattur on Earth and worship Him with 12Lingas (Dwadasalingas) and offered relief. As Lord Shiva changed Brahmma’s own bad destiny, he was advised to so in the case of devotees. As Brahmma worshipped Shiva here, the Lord is named Brahmmapureeswarar. Mother Goddess is named Brahmmanayaki or Brahmma Sampath Gouri.

    The temple has special shrines for Lord Jupiter, Lord Brahmma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu appears in Narasimha form.

     People go round the temple on the ‘Guru Brahmma-Guru Vishnu’ mantra principle. This is a rare form in the temple. In the entrance hall, the statue of Sarabeswara quelling the fury of Narasimha is splendidly sculpted. The very stepping into the temple ensures all prosperity to the devotee.

     Brahmma appears with turmeric dressing on all Thursdays.

Prayer:
     Those facing problem in concluding marriage alliance, separated couple, businessmen aspiring developments pray to Lord Brahmma. The main prayer is for child boon. The temple is noted for worship seeking child boon.

Festival:
    A 10 day festival is celebrated in the temple in the month of Panguni – March-April.

Opening Time:
     The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Address:
      Sri Brahmmapureeswarar Temple,
      Siruganur,
      Tirupattur,
      Tiruchchirappalli district.
      +91-94438 17385

How to reach:
       Place: Siruganur is 30 km on the Trichy-Chennai National Highways. From Siruganur Tirupattur is 4 kms on the west branch of the road. As there are no bus facilities, the visitor has to engage a cab or auto.

Sri Perathu Selvi Amman Temple - Tirunelveli.

     Many years ago, a poor devotee was worshipping Ambica as his Ishta Devatha.  Though he had a desire to build a temple for Ambica, he had no wherewithal to realize his wish.  He wanted to install at least an idol of the Mother for his worship.  Mother Ambica appeared in his dream and said that She is available for him at a  deep spot in the river amid three Athi trees.  Next morning, the devotee spread a web at the site and got the idol.  As Ambica came from a big river-Peraru- She is named Perattru Selvi.  The devotee installed Ambica in a small hut on the banks of the river.

     The shrines for Sudalaimadan and Petchi Amman are opposite the temple.  These deities, Sangili Bhodhathar and Nallamadan in the prakara are in the form of Peetas.  Deity Dalavai Pechi graces from a separate shrine.  Lord Lingeswara and Lord Chakkara Vinayaka are in the complex.

Prayer:
    Those facing concerns about welfare of children and in wedding proposals pray for relief with garlands of red flowers-Sevvarali malai- and light deeps made of a paste of rice flour and ghee.

Festival:
     Kodai Vizha on the third Tuesday of Chithirai in April-May, Mulai Pari Vizha on the second Tuesday of Aadi in July-August and Purattasi Pari Vettai in September-October are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

Address:
     Sri Perathu Selvi Amman Temple,
     Vannarpettai ,
     Tirunelveli– 627 003.

Opening Time:
      The temple is open from 6.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from 5.30. p.m. to 8.30 p.m. On Tuesdays, the temple is open throughout the day.

How to reach:
Town buses are available from Tirunelveli junction to Vannapet. The temple is near Vannapet bus stop.