Sirkazhi, Chidambaram - Timings, History, Darshan, Pooja Timings
#8 of 12 Places to Visit in Chidambaram
Distance (From Chidambaram): 20 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2 Hours
Place Location: In Nagapattinam District
Transportation Options: Cab / Bus
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 20 Kms from Chidambaram, 45 kms from Karaikal and 110 Kms from Thanjavur (located in Nagapattinam district), the Bhramapureeswarar temple in Sirkazhi is build by the Chola kings of Vikrama Chola, Kulottunga II and III in 10th Century.
The Bhramapureeswarar is a vast temple complex with 3 different Shiva Shrines known as Bhramapureeswarar shrine, Thoniappar Shrine and Sattainathar/Vatukanathar Shrine. The Bhramapureeswarar shrine is housed in the lower level. The second level houses Periyanakar with Periyanayaki on a 'Thoni'(boat), hence the name Thoniappar (The boat symbolizes that Thoniappar helps people cross their sea of birth). The Thoniappar shrine on a mound west of the central shrine, and the Sattainathar shrine in the second floor reached from the southern prakaram of the Thoniappar shrine by a flight of steps.
The famous Thirumulaippal Utsav is held every year during Chithirai month.
Open from 6 AM - 9 PM.
