Enanallur Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thanjavur

Address

Enanallur Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thanjavur

Enanallur, Kumbakonam Taluk,

Thanjavur District – 612 402

Mobile: +91 99444 51850 / 99444 51850 / 97517 34599

Moolavar

Brahmapureeswarar

Amman

Karpagambal.

Introduction

The Brahmapureeswarar Temple in Enanallur, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is associated with the Nayanar saint Enathi Natha Nayanar.

Presiding Deities:

• Lord Shiva (Brahmapureeswarar): The primary deity of the temple, Lord Shiva, is in the form of a Lingam and faces east.
• Goddess Parvati (Karpagambal): The divine consort of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, is worshipped as Karpagambal and is housed in a south-facing shrine.

Puranic Significance 

1. Enathi Natha Nayanar: The temple is dedicated to Enathi Natha Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanars, who was a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. His life story emphasizes his unwavering faith and devotion to Shiva, as well as the significance of Shaiva symbols like the Tripundra and Rudraksha beads.
2. Temple Architecture: The temple is believed to be around 1300 years old and is situated on about 0.5 acres of land. It faces east, which is a common orientation for Shiva temples. The temple complex includes various shrines, including those for deities like Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma, Vishnu, Vinayaka (Ganesha), Murugan (Lord Kartikeya), Lakshmi, and Bhairavar.

Special Features

 Worship and Festivals: Enathi Natha Nayanar’s Guru Pooja is celebrated on Purattasi Uthiradam Star day. The temple conducts single Kaala Pooja, and devotees come here to seek blessings, especially for their devotion to Lord Shiva and to emulate the qualities of Enathi Natha Nayanar.

Significance: Enathi Natha Nayanar’s devotion and the temple’s history emphasize the significance of Shaivism, devotion to Lord Shiva, and the moral and spiritual values associated with the Nayanar saints.

Century/Period

1300 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Karuvalarcheri

Nearest Railway Station

Kumbakkonam Junction

Nearest Airport

Trichy

Location on Map

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