God
The main deity of this temple is Sattainathar, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva facing East direction and He is swayambhu.
Goddess
Goddesses Periyanayaki and Tirunilai Nayaki are consorts of Sattainathar.
Interesting Facts
- This is the 68th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 14th sthalam on the North side of river Cauvery in Tamilnadu.
- Sirkali is the only temple where Brahmma-Saraswathi, Shiva-Parvathi and Vishnu-Mahalakshmi and the procession deity bless the devotees from the sanctum sanctorum as in Mount Kailash.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (30 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Sirkazhi Bus Station |
550 MTRS | 09585030275 |
 Sirkazhi Railway Station |
2 KM | 139 |
 Puducherry Airport |
92 KM | 0413-2255506 |
Architecture
Origin of Name - God Shiva is said to have carried the 64 arts on a raft (called Thoni in Tamil). The presiding deity in the temple, Shiva, is thus called "Thoniappar" (the one who carried the raft). Shiva is believed to have quelled the arrogance of Hindu god Vishnu, after showing his dominance over the three worlds and hence got the name "Sattainathar" here. Lord Brahmma became proud thinking that he was greatest among the Murthis. To teach Him a lesson, lord made him forget the Pranava Mantra. Realizing his folly, Brahmma worshipped Lord Shiva here and got his memory restored. As Brahmma worshipped here, the place is known as Brahmmapuram and lord as Brahmma Pureeswarar.
The temple is facing East direction and built in Dravidian style of architecture. There are two sets of 7-tiered gopuram and 5-tier Raja gopuram. The ground level has the main deity. The upper level has Thoniappar with Umadevi and the top level has Sattainadhar. The temple has a vast prakarams (courtyards) with high walls of enclosure. There are 41 inscriptions from the Chola era in Sattainadhar Sirkazhi that record various gifts like land, Sheep, Cow and oil to the temple. The lower part of pillars are carved with sculptures of sitting lions. There are 21 theerthams named as Brahma theertham.
Religious Significance
A contest arose between Vayu and Adisesha about their might. Adisesha covered the whole Kailash. Vayu could not move the mount. At the request of Devas, Adisesha slightly raised one of his heads to yield in to Vayu. Thus a small part of the mount was brought to this place by 20 birds. Thevaram Hymns have been rendered for the lord here at Sattainadhar Sirkazhi by Thirugnanasambandar, Thirunavukkarasar and Sundarar (7th – 8th century C.E.). Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
History
The temple was built 1000 years ago by Cholas and contributed Kulothunga Chola-I, Vikrama Chola, Kulothunga Chola-II and Kulothunga Chola-III.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
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Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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