Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thirupattur – Sanctum Sanctorum
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
sanctum sanctorum of Sri Brahmapureeswarar) is 300 ft from the main entrance. There
are 7 entrances leading to the sanctum sanctorum, significant of the 7 days of
the week. Yet the sanctum is filled with natural light and the Presiding Deity
can be seen clearly from the main entrance.
The Lord
looks gracious, peaceful, full of empathy towards the devotees, wearing a
Nagabaranam (shield made in the shape of a snake) with a Dhara on the top (a
pot from which water drips into the Lord), square shaped Avudayar (the base of
the lingam). Also, 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. Special
pujas are performed to Lord Shiva on these days.
