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75. Arulmigu Mangalanayaki sameda Bramha-sira-Kandeeswarar Temple, Thirukkandiyur

Atta Veeraattanar & Saptha Staanam Sthalam

Temple Overview & Shrine Details

Mulavar (Presiding Deity) Bramhasirakandeeswarar, Veerateeswarar, Bramhanadhar
Ambal (Consort) Mangalanayaki
Kshethram Aadhivilvaaranya Kshethram
Direction West facing Tower
Theertham Nandhi Theertham, Daksha Theertham, Bramha Theertham
Sthala Vruksham Vilvam Vruksham
Paadiyavar Appar, Gyanasambandar
Travel Base Thanjavur
Nearest Railway Station Paapanaasam
Continent / Region South Cauvery
Circle / Taluk Thiruvaiyaaru
District Thanjavur
State Tamil Nadu

Location & Accessibility

The temple is located directly on the Thanjavur – Thiruvaiyaaru Road. Visitors can stay at Thanjavur and conveniently access this shrine via roadside transit.

Architecture

Details on the architectural features of this ancient temple complex.

History & Sacred Legend

This temple is recognized as one of the Atta Veeraattanar Sthalams, where Lord Bramha's fifth head was severed by Lord Shiva. Additionally, it holds great importance as one among the sacred Saptha Staanam Sthalams.

Festivals & Celebrations

Information regarding seasonal and annual temple rituals.