Brahmanandeesvarar Temple, Patteeswaram
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| Brahmanandeesvarar Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tiruvarur |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Patteeswaram |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country |  India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
Brahmanandeesvarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Patteeswaram in the Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
This temple is located near Patteeswaram, at a distance of 500 m. from Thirumalairajan River.[1] From the north street of Thenupuriswarar Temple this temple can be reached, through west. The entrance having an arch is found there. This temple is made of bricks.[2]
Presiding deity
The presiding deity in the garbhagriha, represented by the lingam, is known as Brahmanandeesvarar and the goddess is known as Brahmambikai.[2] After crossing the dilapidated walls a big front mandapa. Next to the mandapa in the garbhagriha, the presiding deity is found in 4' x 4' size (10 x 10 cm). This is the biggest lingam found in this area. The goddess is facing south.[1]
Specialities
The temple belongs to 8th century CE. This temple, was offered with many grants by Alisi Kattatigal, the wife of the Chola king Aditya I. When the glory of Chola kings started to decline, Vijayalaya Chola took the rein and upheld the prestige. After his rule, Aditya came to the throne. Like Vijayala Chola he contributed much. He worshipped the presiding deity of the temple. From the inscriptions found in the temple it is learnt that he donated for lighting the lamps temple. From the existing structure it is surmised that there should have been a three tier raja gopura in this temple.[1]