Thirukkandiyur – Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple: The Dispeller of Curses

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Sthala Puranam: The Curse and the Trinity
The Brahmagathi Dosham
The Sthala Puranam is detailed in the Brahmanda Puranam (8 songs dedicated to this site) and centers on Lord Shiva:
• Lord Shiva, one of the Mummoorthigal (Trinity: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva), committed an act against Lord Brahma (the Creator), resulting in Brahma’s head being stuck to Shiva’s hand (Brahma Sirakandeeswarar temple next door is named after this event: Sira means head, Kandanam means severing/warning).
• Due to this karma, Lord Shiva incurred the severe sin/curse known as Brahmagarthi Thosham.
• Stripped of his wealth, Shiva was forced to wander the earth and beg for food with the stuck head, earning him the name “Pikshandavar” (Piksha means begging).
Saabha Vimochana (Absolution of the Curse)
The incident culminated here at Thirukkandiyur:
• Lord Vishnu (Emperumaan) gave Shiva darshan and facilitated the Saabha Vimochana (getting out of the curse), causing Brahma’s head to detach from Shiva’s hand.
• Since all three divine personalities—Lord Shiva (the victim of the sin), Lord Brahma (the victim of the action), and Lord Vishnu (the dispenser of relief)—were present and gave seva (service) at this site, it is called “Thirumurthy Shetram.”
• The Name ‘Kandiyoor’: The place is named Kandiyoor because the curse (Sabham) was warned off/nullified (Kandanam) here.
Core Moral: The primary moral rooted in this Sthala Puranam is that regardless of status, even a God must face the consequences of karma. Lord Shiva’s sincere penitence (begging for his needs) demonstrates that acknowledging and accepting the punishment for a wrong act is the highest form of redemption.

🔱 Deities and Unique Features
• Moolavar (Presiding Deity): Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchanapperumal.
o Posture: Nindra Kolam (Standing position).
o Direction: Facing East.
o Prathyaksham (Appeared to): Agathiya Munivar.
• Utsavar (Processional Deity): Sri Kamalanathan.
• Thayaar (Consort): Kamala Valli Thayaar.
• Vimanam (Temple Tower): Kamalakkruthi Vimaanam (Shaped like a Lotus flower).
Pancha Kamala Significance
The temple is part of the Pancha Kamala (Five Lotuses) concept, as multiple elements relate to the Lotus (Kamalam):
• Shetram (Place): Kamala Shetram
• Pushkarani (Tank): Kamala Pushkarani
• Utsavar: Kamalanathan
• Thaayar: Kamala Valli
• Vimanam: Kamalakkruthi Vimaanam
Unique Sannadhis & Features
• Chakratalwar & Lakshmi Narasimar: Lakshmi Narasimar is uniquely positioned directly behind the Chakratalwar shrine, making Narasimar inaccessible for direct worship—only Chakratalwar can be worshipped.
• Adjoining Shiva Temple: The neighboring temple, Brahma Sirakandeeswarar Koil, houses the sculptures of Lord Brahma and Saraswathi Devi, reflecting the integrated puranic story.
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