Uchuvadi Brahmarantheeswarar Temple, Tiruvarur

Address

Uchuvadi Brahmarantheeswarar Temple, Tiruvarur

Uchuvadi village,

Tiruvarur District,

Tamil Nadu – 610206.

Moolavar

Brahmarantheeswarar

Amman

Brahmakundalambigai

Introduction

• Location: Uchuvadi village, Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu.
• Presiding Deity: Lord Brahmarantheeswarar (Shiva) with Brahmakundalambigai (Parvati).
• Unique Legends:
  • This is where Lord Muruga worshiped Lord Shiva and learned Siddha arts.
  • It is also believed to be the site where Arjuna received the Pashupatastra weapon from Lord Shiva.

Puranic Significance:

• Lord Muruga’s Worship:
  • As a child, Lord Muruga taught the Pranava Mantra to his father, Lord Shiva.
  • As atonement, he worshiped Shiva in Uchuvadi and learned Siddha Yogic arts from Him.
  • At this temple, Lord Shiva, known as Brahmarantheeswarar, is depicted as a Yogamurthy with a scar on his head, symbolizing penance and wisdom.
  • Lord Muruga also appears in a yogic form, bestowing wisdom upon devotees.
• Mahabharata Connection:
  • Arjuna worshiped Lord Shiva here and received the divine weapon Pashupatastra.
  • Sahadeva, another Pandava, also visited this temple to seek blessings and was granted boons.

Beliefs:

• Lord Muruga’s Attributes:
  • Representing the energies of Agni, Indra, Varuna, Brihaspati, and Mars, worshiping Lord Muruga here removes obstacles and negative influences associated with Mars.
  • Devotees believe that prayers here bring wisdom, power, and immense wealth, and help overcome challenges.
• Lord Shiva as Adhiguru:
  • Meditating on Brahmarantheeswarar grants mastery over skills, success in endeavors, and spiritual enlightenment.

Special Features:

• The temple is estimated to be 1,000 years old, highlighting its ancient cultural and religious significance.

Festivals:

• All major Shiva-related festivals are celebrated with devotion.
• Masi Magam: Celebrated with great pomp and religious fervor.

Festivals

         All Shiva related festivals especially Masi Magam is celebrated here with much fanfare.

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Uchuvadi                                 

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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