Ennkann Shanmugar

This temple is 12 kms from Tiruvarur. The Shivan in this temple is Brahmapureeswarar and the name of the Ambal is Brihannayaki. 

There is a story linking the Shanmuga in Ennkann, Ettukudi and Porvacheri . The 3 stone statues of the Shanmuga on the peacock in Ennkann Ettukudi and Puravacheri were made by the same Sirpi (sculptor). According to Sthala Puranam, Mutharasu Chozhan ordered the sculptor to make the statue of Shanmuga in Puravacheri. Struck by the beauty of the statue and in an attempt to prevent the sculptor from making a similar statue, the king ordered the sculptor’s thumb to be cut off. However the sculptor went on to make the replica of the Murugar in Ettukudi without thumb also. Mutharasu Chozhan then removed the Sirpi’s eyes as punishment. Aided by Ambal who came in the form of a small girl who guided the Sirpi, the Sculptor went on to make the third replica of the Murugar statue in Ennkann without eyes and thumb. On completing the statue in Ennkann, Lord Muruga gave salvation to the Sculptor after returning the sculptor’s thumb and eyesight. Mutharsu Chozhan also realized his mistake and repented for his mistake.

The striking feature in the three identical statues is the intricacy of the details depicted. One can see the venation in the peacock’s legs and the plumage in full flourish. Needless to say, the three statues are of the same height, width etc. When we recall the physical challenges with which the sculptor completed the statues, one cannot fail to admire the divine intervention which made the feat possible.

It is believed that Brahma also offered prayers to regain the creation job.

The Sirpi’s Samadhi is in Ennkann. Other deities in this temple include Kasi Viswanathar and Navagrihas. Kumbabhishekam was performed on April 25th 2010 in this temple. The temple is open from 6.30 a.m - 12.30 p.m and from 4.30 p.m - 8 p.m. The sthala vriksham is Vannimaram. 

It is recommended that people having Sevvai Dosham or eyesight problems visit this temple to get relief.