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Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Temple
- Pachaimalai,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The Pachaimalai is a God Subramanya temple located in Gobichettipalayam, a pristine town in the Erode district. Gobi has two hill temples - Pachaimalai and Pavalamalai. It is said and believed by many that God Murugan is the lord of the Mountainous (Kurinji) area.
About the deity
Other deities residing in the temple are Vidya Ganapathi (form of commonsense, quick wit and knowledge), Maragatheeswarar, Maragatha Valli, Guru Dhakshinamurthy, Kalyana Subramanyar, Anjaneyar, Navagraham and Kala Bhairavar. Urchava Murthys are Dhandayudhapani, Shanmugar, Subramanyar Pradhosha Moorthy and Aiyappar. Golden Chariot and Golden Peacock mount have been donated by the public to the Almighty. A wooden chariot is taken on procession around the hill during Panguni Uthiram Chariot Festival.
Legend and Stories
Once, Saint Dhurvasar travelled to Kunnathur that is 18 kilometers south of Gobi town. He worshipped and bowed at Shiva temple at Kunnathur. Then he found out that a place called Modachur on the outskirts of Gobi town is a perfect place to perform his daily worship of Shiva. While worshiping, he wanted to get the Darshan of God Subramanya. Unable to find a temple, he went into deep and austere penance to find out the best place for the worship. He found by virtue of his penance that there is a Subramanya temple on a little hill at a distance of around 1.5 kms from Modachur. The main deity faced west. The saint reached the hill to find God Subramanya and continued his worship. He also learnt the peculiarities and common points between the temple and Palani where the God is facing west as Dhandapani.
Poojas
The Pooja activities and worships at Pachaimalai are renowned. The 'ArthaJama' poojai is similar to the one at Palani. Arulmigu Balamurugan takes the simplest form with white clothes sans his ornamental jewels. This is the most peaceful and pleasing scene, one can ever get in their life.
Significance
The temple is renowned for the 'Vaasthu' poojai where people bring the brick to enact poojai at the Sannidhanam. 'Ayyappa Maalai' in Karthigai month is also popular here. Couples who are childless perform their Sashti fasting here to be blessed with offsprings. It is said that the couple who fast at Pachaimalai would be blessed with a child. The unmarried pray to 'Kalyana' Subramanyar and Guru Dhakshinamurthy to get married.
Rare facts
The second Swarnabandhana Kumbabishekam was performed in 2006. It is unique to find Swarnabandhanam or gold plating of the statue base done for deities in Tamil Nadu. In 1954, a landlord called P.K.Kuppuswamy Gounder went to the temple and ended up renovating it after seeing the state of the temple. Swarnabandhana Maha Kumbabishekam was done in 1980 led by Thiru.P.K.Eswaran as renovation committee head.
Accessibility
Pachaimalai is located 3Kms from Gobi town centre.
Air
Madurai is the nearest Domestic Air terminal, Trichy caters to both Domestic and International Traffic.
Rail
Madurai,Erode,Salem are the nearest rail heads.
Road
There are two ways to reach Pachaimalai from Gobi town: one from Modachur (Gobi - Kunnathur Road) and another from Karattur (Erode - Sathy Main Road). As there are no buses, one can hire an auto/taxi to reach Pachaimalai.
Temple Address
Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Temple,
Pachaimalai, Gobichettipalaiyam,
Modachur, Tamil Nadu,
India, Pincode – 638476.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Sashti fasting to be blessed with children
- For matrimonial wishes
Shlokas
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.
Jajwalyamananam Sura Brunda Vandhyam Kumaradhaara Thada Manthirastham Kandharpa Roopam Kamaneeya Gathram Brahmanya Devam Charanam Prapadye
Meaning -I look for shelter with the God, who is Brahman, who all the devas salute, who has a temple in the Kumaradhara banks, who shines and has an attractive personality and a very beautiful body.
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.
Timings
6 a.m. to 1 p.m.4 p.m. to 8 p.m.