Kummbakonam - Melakaveri - Daily Pooja Scheme

Renovation Work in progress

This is an ancient temple which was recovered by the effort of the locals.

 The government in lieu of the Mahamagam ( celebrated once every 12 years)  which falls next year has identified about 25 temples in and around Kumbakaonam which require renovation  and has sanctioned funds about Rs 40 lacs per temple. The Brahmapureeswarar temple in Melakaveri , Kumbakonam is one such temple and the pictures below show the current status of the work in progress:

The entrance Rajagopuram with exposed bricks

The Mandapam pillars

Scaffolding put for plastering work

The idols kept out during renovation

This temple has a huge water tank which is full of weeds now.  The picture below shows the tank view from the temple.

Tank view from the temple

The main diety is Lord Brahmapureeswarar and the Goddess is Periyanayagi Amman. Other idols include Lord Ganesa, Lord Muruga and Kasi Viswanathar with Nandi, Chandikeswarar etc.

The Lingams with Rudraksha Malais given by us

We spoke to Balu Gurukkal who does regular pooja and to supplement his present paltry income he has agreed for a monthly remittance of Rs 300 to be credited to his bank account directly. Since the idols are kept outside the sanctum sanctorum and no additional collection is forthcoming this supplemental income would encourage him to perform pooja with greater devotion.