About Brahmasirakandeeswarar Temple
Brahmasirakandeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located in Kandiyur village near Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Brahmasirakandeeswarar, it is one of the Sapta Sthanam temples around Thanjavur and a Paadal Petra Sthalam revered in Tamil Saivite tradition. Known for its Chola-era Dravidian architecture, sculpted gopuram and shrine associated with the legend of Brahma, it attracts pilgrims and heritage visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian Shiva temple complex with a multi-tiered gopuram, pillared mandapas, stone sculptures and shrines dedicated to Shiva and Goddess Mangalambigai. The temple is set in the rural village of Kandiyur surrounded by agricultural land, with a temple tank nearby. Inside, visitors can see Dravidian stone architecture, carved pillars, Nandi mandapa and sanctum darshan. The atmosphere is devotional with daily pujas and rituals.
Key highlights
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One of the Sapta Sthanam temples associated with Thanjavur and Thiruvaiyaru
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Revered as one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in Tevaram hymns
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Dravidian architecture with sculpted gopuram, mandapas and stone carvings from Chola period
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Presiding deity Brahmasirakandeeswarar (Shiva) with shrine for Goddess Mangalambigai