• Murugan

Balasubramanya Swamy Temple

Overview


The Balasubramanya swamy Temple is located in Thiruvallur and is dedicated to God Muruga. The deity is worshipped as Adhikara Murugan here. The Vimanam resembles Ekadala design.


About the diety


Master Muruga is lauded as Adhikara Murugan. The Vimana, tower over the sanctum sanctorum is of Ekadala plan. Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka graces the fans. There are sanctums for Lord Kasi Viswanatha, Mother Visalakshi and Lord Nataraja. Master Brahmma amid His visit to Kailash disregarded Muruga as He was a young man. Muruga captured Brahmma and enquired about His position and capabilities. For the most part, one who addresses the other would be either old in age or one holding a higher position. Here, it was the other way around. While scrutinizing the Creator, Lord Muruga had both His hands on the hip with a senior look and demonstrated that He was more learned than the Creator.


About The Temple


Brahmma amid His visit to Kailash disregarded Muruga as He was a young man. Muruga captured Brahmma and enquired about His position and capabilities. For the most part, one who addresses the other would be either old in age or one holding a higher position. Here, it was the other way around. While scrutinizing the Creator, Lord Muruga had both His hands on the hip with a senior look and demonstrated that He was more learned than the Creator. Ruler Muruga shows up in this stance in the temple. Later some destitute individuals (Aandi) were adoring Him. A lover on his journey remained here and needed to have a shower and love the Lord and approached the Aandis for a stream or well. They said there is none such adjacent. A young man came there, took the voyager to a place and punched the earth with Vel at a place. A spring came up and the explorer's satisfaction knew no limits. Master Muruga allowed darshan to him and remained as Lord Balasubramanya. Master Balasubramanya graces the lovers so benevolently without His weapons Vel, Vajram and Shakti. There are two elephants close to the Lord. As He is showing up in an illustrious frame, He is called Adhikara Murugan-Murugan with specialist. Holy person Arunagiriar had sung the acclaim of the Lord in his observed Tirupugazh psalms. Master shows up as a tyke in the morning, an adolescent in early afternoon and as a matured individual at night. As He resulted in these present circumstances put as a poor young man (Aandi), the place was called Aandiarkuppam which later changed as Andarkuppam. As Andar means ruler, the name Andarkuppan gives off an impression of being a suitable name. Ruler Brahmma looked for the absolution of Lord Muruga for taking up the creation work however He was not met all requirements for the occupation. He is before the sanctum sanctorum as an oval molded icon without a frame. Just the Kamandalam and Akshamala credited to Him are in the circle. The principle vehicle of Lord Muruga is peacock. Among the six armed force camps ascribed to the Lord, He has the elephant as His vahan in Swamimalai, Tiruthani and in the Chennai Kumaran kundram temples. In this temple, He has Lion additionally as His vahan having a place with Mother Shakti alongside peacock and it is critical that the Lion is holding the peacock. His wedding with Deivanai is commended on the fifth day of the Chithirai Brahmmotsavam and with Valli on the ninth day of the celebration. Kumara Sashti is commended in the time of Karthikai when Muruga was conceived trailed by Laksharchana – droning the brilliant names of the Lord one lakh times.


How To Reach Banashankari Temple


The Nearest Bus stop is Andarkuppam. The Nearest railhead is Ponneri railway station. The Nearest Airport is Chennai International Airport.


Temple Address


Arulmigu Balasubramanya Swamy Temple
Andarkuppam, Ponneri,
Tiruvallur district.
Tamil Nadu - 601 204.

Significance

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-

  • To shine in life
  • To get more responsibility
  • To get child boon
Shlokas

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.

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.

Timings

The temple is open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

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