What is the sthala katha — the legend — of Brahmapureeswarar Temple?

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Brahmapureeswarar Temple

திருக்கடவூர் பிரமபுரீசுவரர் கோயில்

Tirumayanam (Tirukkadavur Mayanam), Tamil Nadu · 11.0742°, 79.8086°

Shiva (Brahmapureeswarar), consort Malarkuzhal MinnammaiChola—Paadal Petra Sthalam

Sacred since

850 CE

first attestation / structure

Standing structure

Chola era; Vijayanagar inscriptions

Chola

History & significance

The Tirukkadavur Mayanam shrine beside Thirukkadaiyur, one of the five sacred Mayana (cremation-ground) kshetras where Shiva is held to have burnt Brahma to ashes. A Paadal Petra Sthalam with Chola-era idols and Vijayanagar-period inscriptions.

Sthala katha — the legend

At the end of every eon Shiva burns Brahma to ashes, and the celestials pleaded here for Brahma's restoration so creation could continue.

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Sources

Wikipedia

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola