The Visit to this temple was a part of “Trichy Heritage Walk” organised by “Yaaooyakay – யாஊயாகே- Group”, to the Historical Chozha period temples, in and around Trichy aka Tiruchirappalli, scheduled on 20th & 21st March 2021. Even-though they were contributed by the Pallava, Chozha, Pandya, Vijayanagara Kings and the present Nattukottai Nagarathars, they are less popular.
This is the only place where Mummurtis ie, Lord Shiva, Maha Vishnu and Brahma are with their consorts. This place was called as Karambanur during Thirumangai Alwar period.
Brahma Temple –பிரம்மா கோயில்.
பிரம்மா துதிவலிமலியு மந்திரஞ் சத்திர முதற்பலவயப்படைக்குப் படையெனும்வாக்காயுதங் கொண்டு தான் கொண்ட வைதீகநன் மாண்பினுக் கேற்ப நாளும்நலமலியும் வெண்மணி வடங்கையிற் றூங்கவெண்நகையனைய வுருவமேனிநாயகி மணந்து வெள்ளேர்திம நடாத்துமொநான்முகக் கடவுள் காக்க...... மகாவித்வான் மீனாட்சி சுந்தரம்பிள்ளை
Moolavar : Sri BrahmaConsort : Sri Saraswathi
The main temple – Maha Vishnu temple is facing east with an entrance arch. Brahma and Saraswati sannidhis are facing south, on the right side immediately after the entrance. Saraswathi sannadhi is on the left side of the Brahma’s Sannadhi. Bras plates are covered on the front of both sannidhis with bas-reliefs of their vahanas, Dancers, Musicians, Naradar, Nandhi Devar. 
Uthamar Kovil – உத்தமர் கோயில்
பேரானைக் குறுங்குடியெம் பெருமானை, திருதண்கால்ஊரானைக் கரம்பனூர் உத்தமனை, முத்திலங்குகாரார்த்திண் கடலேழும் மலையேழிவ் வுலகேழுண்டும்,அராதென் றிருந்தானைக் கண்டதுதென் னரங்கத்தே 6.2...... திருமங்கை ஆழ்வார்சிலமா தவம் செய்துந் தீவேள்வி வேட்டும்பலமா நதியிற் படிந்து – முலகிற்பரம்பநூல் கற்றும் பயனில்லை நெஞ்சேகரம்பனூர் உத்தமன் பேர்கல்.... பிள்ளைபெருமாள் ஐயங்கார்
Moolavar : Sri Purushothama Perumal, Uthamar Thayar : Sri Poorna Valli Thayar
Maha Vishnu as Purushothama perumal is in reclining posture facing east. Moolavar is believed to be made of saligrama stone. Utsavar is in standing posture with Sangu and Chakra in prayoga position. Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam and Periya Thiruvadi Garudan are in the Mukha mandapam. Dwarapalakas Jayan and Vijayan are at the entrance of artha mandapam. Alwars, Rama Sita with Lakshman, Lakshmi Narayana, Varadharaja Perumal, Andal. Poornavalli Thayar are in the Purushothamar temple. Venugopal, Bhama Rukmani and Dasaratha Linga ( Dasaratha worshiped and did yagna for child boon ) are on the back side of the temple.
Varadharajar
Pichandarkovil – பிக்ஷண்டர்கோயில்.The Pichadanar form of Lord Shiva was praised in Kanchi puranam and Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal’s Thiruvarur Temples Devara hymns.
அடியிற் றொடுத்த பாதுகையும் அசைந்த நடையுமிசை மிடறும்வடிவிற் சிறப்ப நடந்தருளி முழை ஏந்தி மருங்கணைந்த தொடியிற் பொலி தோள் முனி மகளிர் சுரமங்கையரை மயல் பூட்டிப்படியிட் டெழுதாப் பேரழகால் பலிதேர் பகவன் திருவுருவம்........ காஞ்சி புராணம்காரார் கொன்றைக் கண்ணி சூடிக் கபாலங் கையேந்திக் கணங்கள் பாடஊராரிடும் பிச்சை கொண்டுழலும் உத்தமராய் நின்ற ஒருவனார்தாம்சீரார் கழல் வணங்குந் தேவ தேவர் திருவாரூர்த் திருமூலட்டான மேயார்போரார் விடையேறிப் பூதஞ்சூழப் புலியூர்ச் சிற்றம்பலமே புக்கார்தாமே...... திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள்
Moolavar : Sri PichadanarConsort : Sri Soundryanayaki
Pichadanar, temple is facing west with small dwajasthambam, Balipeedam and Rishabam. In sanctum moolavar is of Shiva Linga and Utsavar is Pichadanar. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Pichadanar, Maheswara, Brahma and Kotravai. In prakaram Irattai Vinayagar, Bhairavar, Chandran, Nartarajar, Soundarya Parvathy, Maha Ganapathy, Bala Dhandayuthapani, Adhi Brahma, Saneeswaran, Nalvar, Lingas. Navagrahas and Dhasaratha Linga are on the back side of the Temple. Ambal is in a separate sannidhi facing south. 
ARCHITECTUREBrahma Temple.... The Brahma and his consort Saraswati are in separate sannidhis. Brahma’s consort Gnana Saraswathi is on the left side of Brahma in a separate sannadhi. On the top of the entrance lintel of Brahma sannadhi bas-reliefs of Maha Lakshmi with Swan / Hamsa are on both sides. Saraswati is in sitting posture without the regular attribute of Veena and Holding Palm leaves and akka mala. At the entrance Lintel bas-reliefs of Maha Lakshmi with Swan / Anna bird on the left and Peacock on the right. In addition to that singing posture of Naradar is on the left and Nandi Devar is on the right. Dancers, Musicians are also shown.
Uthamar Kovil ....Maha Vishnu, temple is with sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is in rectangular shape to accommodate Maha Vishnu’s reclining posture. The Vimana over the sanctum is called as Udhyoga Vimana. Stucco images of Mahavishnu are in the griva koshtam. Poornavalli Thayar and Andal are in a separate sannidhi. Stucco images of Maha Vishnu’s Dasavathara is on the parapet wall of the mandapam.
Pichandarkovil... is with sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. An ekathala Dravida Vimana is on the sanctum sanctorum. Maha Nasis are in the 4 cardinal directions and alpa nasis are in between the mahanasis.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSThirumangai Azhwar, in his pasuram mentions this place as Thirukkarambanur and Maha Vishnu as Uthamar. Hence This place was called as Uthamar kovil – உத்தமர் கோயில்”. This place also has got another name as “Pichandar Kovil”. Lord Shiva was called as “Moolasthanathu Thirukarambathurai Picha Devar” and “Thirukarambeeswara Mahadevar”.
As per the inscription recorded in the year 1902 by Archaeological Department, the earliest inscription belongs to RajathiRaja’s 30th reign Year and it records Lord Shiva’s name as “Thirukarambanur Mahadevar”.
It is not known from when this place was called as Pichandar Koil, till Yaaooyakay group found out Rajendra Chozha-I’s 16th reign year ( 1028 CE ), inscription at this temple. In that this place was mentioned as “Thirukarambur” and Lord Shiva as “Sri Moolasthanathu Pichathevar”.
The inscription, starts with meikeerthi of victory over Ganga, Sri Lanka, Kalinga, Pandya, Cheras, Chalukyas. As per the inscriptions this place was under Rajasriya Valanattu, Pachil Kootrathu, “Thirukarambur”. From this inscription it is believed that the Shiva temple may be built during Rajendra Chozha-I’s period. The inscription records the gift of lands to this temple.
The original name of Thirukarambur was ignored and Called as Pichandar Koil by Shaivites and Uthamar Koil by the Vaishnavites. Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 11th September 2019.
LEGENDS
As per the Shaivites legend, Brahma also has 5 head. This made Parvati to confuse, to identify between Lord Shiva and Brahma. So Lord Shiva plucked the 5th head. The 5th head stuck with his hand. As a Pichadanar, with the Brahma’s kapala ( 5th head ) stuck with his hand roamed around this place. The food offered in kapala, Brahma ate everything, without food to Lord Shiva. Finally Maha Vishnu asked Mahalakshmi, as Poornavalli Thayar to offer food. When food was offered, it overflowed. The 5th head of Brahma detached from Lord Shiva’s hand to eat the over flowed food and left permanently.
It is believed that Dasaratha did yagna at this temple for Child boon before Rama was born. Hence this is a santhana prapti stahalam. Since Brahma, Maha Vishnu and Lord Shiva are with their consorts, it is believed that prayers may be offered to reunite for the separated couples.
It is believed that, worship of Lord Brahma with curd rice and Aathi leaves and Mother Saraswati with white clothes for long life and to excel Music, Dance, education, art, wisdom etc.
It is believed that there are 7 Guru’s ( Jupiter ) in this Temple. They are Dakshinamurthy for Lord Shiva, Varadharaja for Maha Vishnu, Sakthi Guru for Ambal Soundarya Nayagi, Gnana Guru as Subramania, Deva Guru as Brahma and Asura Guru Shukra. Abhishekams and special poojas will be conducted on Guru Peyarchi Day.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from regular Poojas, special poojas are conducted on Karthigai Deepam in the month Karthigai, Theerthavari festival in river Kollidam, to Lord Shiva on Thaipusam day ( January – Feb ) to Lord Shiva and Masi Magam day for Maha Vishnu in the month Masi ( Feb – March ).
Utsavars of Maha Vishnu and Pichadanar are taken in procession in the month Karthigai. Srirangam Ranganathar comes to this place once in a year. Chariot festivals of Maha Vishnu Temple in the month Chithirai and Shiva temple in the month Vaikasi, will be conducted.Special pujas are performed to Lord Brahma on Guru peyarchi day ( Jupiter transition day from one rasi to another ).
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple Complex will be kept opened between 06.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 16.30 hrs to 20.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILSFor Uthamar kovil, S. Varadaraja Bhattar, on land line number +91 431 2591 351, mobile numbers +91 99424 62145 and +91 94891 66288 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACHThe temple at Uthamar Kovil is 7.2 KM from Main guard Gate, 15.4 KM from Tiruchirappalli, 36 KM from Kulithalai, 31 KM from Musuri, 76 KM from Karur, 77 KM from Namakkal, 63 KM from Thanjavur, 88 KM from Kumbakonam and 318 KM from Chennai.Nearest Railway station is Uthamar Kovil and Junction is Tiruchirappalli.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
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Brahma Temple –பிரம்மா கோயில்.
Uthamar Kovil – உத்தமர் கோயில்
Varadharajar
வடிவிற் சிறப்ப நடந்தருளி முழை ஏந்தி மருங்கணைந்த
Pichandarkovil... is with sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. An ekathala Dravida Vimana is on the sanctum sanctorum. Maha Nasis are in the 4 cardinal directions and alpa nasis are in between the mahanasis.
Thirumangai Azhwar, in his pasuram mentions this place as Thirukkarambanur and Maha Vishnu as Uthamar. Hence This place was called as Uthamar kovil – உத்தமர் கோயில்”. This place also has got another name as “Pichandar Kovil”. Lord Shiva was called as “Moolasthanathu Thirukarambathurai Picha Devar” and “Thirukarambeeswara Mahadevar”.
It is not known from when this place was called as Pichandar Koil, till Yaaooyakay group found out Rajendra Chozha-I’s 16th reign year ( 1028 CE ), inscription at this temple. In that this place was mentioned as “Thirukarambur” and Lord Shiva as “Sri Moolasthanathu Pichathevar”.
LEGENDS
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