Kumbabhishekam
The jeernodharana ashtabhandana maha kumbabhishekam for the deities at Sri Athulyakuchambika Samedha Sri Brahmapureeswarar temple, Sri Kothandaramar temple and the small shrines for the grama devatas at Pozhagudy village, Nannilam taluk, Thiruvarur district, will be performed on August 20.
The temple is hailed as the place that removed the curse on Lord Brahma. Legend has it that Lord Brahma who was cursed by Lord Siva to be born as a snake charmer, reached Pezhaipetti, took a dip in the village river and regained his original form with the grace of Lord Brahmapureeswarar, the presiding deity of this temple. Hence the village was called ‘Pezhaipetti’ and later came to be called as Pozhagudy.
The image of the unique snake box and a snake denoting the incident can be seen at the entrance to the artha mandapam at this temple. There is a separate shrine for Goddess Durga, a swayambu.
Contributions welcome
This centuries-old temple was in a dilapidated state. Renovation is now on with the efforts of the residents of the village and temple committee members, who welcome contributions to complete the task and conduct the kumbabhishekam.
Donations, in the form of cheque/DD drawn in favour of Polagudy Temples Thiruppani Committee, may be sent to V. Venkataramani, New No. 45, Old No.28, Rukmini Road, Besant Nagar, Chennai – 600 090. For details call (044) 2446 8921.
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