Brahma Temple

Location

Bramman temple, also known as Shri Vedanarayana Perumal, is located at the heart of the renowned temple town of Kumbakonam. The prime deities in this temple are Shri Bramman, Shri Vedhanaraya Perumal, Shri Narasimha moorthy, Elumalayaan Srinivasa Perumal and Shri Aandaal.

There are many mythological stories behind the existence of this temple. These stories also relate to the establishment of this temple town. It is Lord Brahma who gathered the Amritham and tools and kept in a Kumbam to create the Universe after the deadly flood devastated the whole Universe.

The temple architecture is very attractive. The gopurams, prakarams and the walls are all adorned beautifully with structures, statues, paintings and inscriptions from the epics, Vedas and Myths. This temple attracts thousands of devotees every year.