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Umayanalloor Sree Balasubramanya Swamy Temple
- Umayanalloor,Kerala
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Overview
Umayanalloor Sree Balasubramanya Swamy Temple is an antiquated hallowed place situated at Umayanalloor in Kollam District of Kerala. The managing god here is Lord Muruga. One of another name of Lord Subramanyan (Murugan) is Umayan, that is the reason the place where there is Umayan (Subramanyan) has been called Umayanalloor. The essential element in the event that this sanctuary is that the Idol confronts the western directon. One of the renowned names connected with this sanctuary is Adi Shankara. The sanctuary is gone to by a large number of fans. The legend is that the sanctuary was worked by the intense woman ruler "Umayammarani" of Venad Kingdom around 500 years back. Administrattion of this Temple goes under Travancore Devaswom Board.
Festivals
Aanavaalpidi or 'Aana Vaal Pidutham' Mahotsavam amid the Malayalam schedule "Meenam" (mid-March), draws in many worshippers from everywhere throughout the state. Devotees pursue an elephant and discover its tail, symbolizing the youth tricks between the gods Subramanyan (another names Murugan,Karthikeyan) and Ganesha. "Nedumkuthira Eduppu" or Kuthira Eduppu" additionally performs amid the most recent day of celebration time. "Thaipuyyam" is likewise celebrated bigly.
Accessibility
Airport
Nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
Railways
Mayyanad Railway Station is the nearest railhead.
Road
By road, Umayanalloor is linked with Paravur and Mayyanad (10 km south of Kollam).
Temple Address
Sree Bala Subramanya Swamy Temple,
Umayanalloor (P.O), Umayanalloor Gurumandiram Road,
Naduvilakara, Umayanalloor, Mayyanad,
Kollam District, Kerala, India,
Pincode - 691589.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Protection
- Wisdom
- Energy
- Forgiveness for past deeds
- Neutralize the malefic effects of Mars
- Good Health
Shlokas
Shadaananam Chandana Liptha Gathram Mahorasam Divya Mayoora Vaahanam Rudrasya Soonum Suraloka Naatham Brahmanya Devam Charanam Prapadye
Meaning -I always take refuge in the 6 faced Lord Guha, who has sandal paste smeared over his body, who is broad-chested, whose vehicle is the peacock, who is Lord Shiva's son and who leads the army of the Devas.
Heyswami Natha Karunakara Dheenabandho Shree Parvatheesha Mukha Pankaja Padmabandho Shree Saadhi Devagana Poojitha Padha Padma Vallesa Nadha Mama Dehi Karaavalambham
Meaning -O! Merciful Lord Swaminatha, who cares for the poor, who is the sun to Lord Shiva's lotus face, whose lotus feet are acknowledged by Lord Vishnu and the others, Valli's Lord, please uplift me by lending me your hand.
Ariru Thadanthozh Vazhga Arumugam Vazhga Veppai Kooru Sei Thanivel Vazhga Kukkudum Vazhga Sevvel Yeriya Magnai Vazhga Aanai Thun Anangu Vazhga Maarila Valli Vazhga Vazhga Seer Adiyar Yellam
Meaning -Oh Muruga, we hail your 12 strong shoulders for they protect us from our enemies, we hail your 6 faces, we hail the Vel, your weapon that broke apart the Krounja mountain to reveal the asura in it. We hail the bird, the cock, that is part of your symbol in the flag. We hail your peacock, that takes you all over the world, we hail your consort Devyani, who was brought up by Indra's white elephant, Airavadam, we hail your other consort, the flawless Valli. And we hail your Bhaktas who worship you as a prayer.
Uruvai Aruvai Uladhai Iladhai Maruvai Malarai Maniyai Oliyai Karuvai Uyirai Gadhiyai Vidhiyai Guruvai Varuvai Arulvai Guhaney
Meaning -O Lord Muruga, you have form and you are formless, you have everything and have nothing, you who exist in the smallest, in flowers, in a bell's ring, in the light. You are the embryo, the life, destiny and fate. Bestow your blessings on us as our guru.
Timings
The temple is open from 05:00 am to 7:00 pm.