Brahma Gnanapureeswarar
Temple, Korukkai – The Temple
This Temple is facing towards east with an unfinished Rajagopuram. The Nandi Mandapam in this temple has two Nandhis side by side; one facing the Lord and the other facing the Goddess. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Artha Mandapam, Maha Mandapam and Sanctum. The Maha Mandapam hosts beautiful and intricate sculptures of Subramanya, Kirathamurthy and Adhikara Nandhi with his Devi.
Only one Dvarapala can be seen at the entrance of Artha Mandapam. Other Dvarapala is believed to be stolen by miscreants. Presiding Deity is called as Brahma Gnanapureeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lord is a Swayambhu Murthy. Vinayaga, Dakshinamurthy, Ardhanareeswarar and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.
Mother is called as Pushpavalli / Pushpavathi / Pushpambika. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There is an open mandapam containing exquisite icons. There is an idol of Korakkar with folded hands in the mandapa. There is an idol of Saptha Swara Vinayakar in the Mandapam. It is a unique idol as it produces the seven musical notes when it is touched with a metal piece from head to toe of this Lord.
There are shrines of Vinayaga, Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Deivanai, Sun and two Bhairavas (in a single shrine like the Nandis) in the temple premises. Theertham associated with this temple is Chandra Pushkarini.
