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Sri Balasubramanian Temple
- Kambarajapuram,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
It is a 1000 year old Murugan/Karthikeya temple is located at Ilayanar Velur in Kanchipuram district. Unlike other Murugan temples where the Lord has 2 consorts - Valli and Devasena, here they appear in a single from called Gajavalli.The village itself gets its name from Vel (spear).
About The Deity
There is a separate shrine for Vel or the spear of Lord Murugan and till date nobody has been able to identify the base of this spear or the depth to which it goes. The Lord is 6 feet tall and is known by the name of Balasubramanya.This temple has been sung by Arunagirinathar in his Tirupugazh.
About The Temple
Lord Kadambanathar graces from a shrine in the northeast corner of the temple enabling Lord Muruga to worship Him. The Vel of Lord Muruga in its idol form is open for the darshan of devotees in a shrine in the northwest corner. The temple has a five tier Rajagopuram. The Swing Mandap and the Vasanth Mandap in the outer prakara are on the left sides respectively. The Bali peeta and the flag post-kodimaram are in between them. The elephant gifted by Indira to Muruga is also in this spot. Lord Muruga, 6 feet tall as Balasubramania appears majestically in standing posture in the sanctum sanctorum with His Vel and Cock symbol flag while the vahan peacock is at His feet. Mother Gaja Valli shrine – combination of Valli and Deivanai - is on the left side. This is a rare feature of this temple. It is said that Lord Muruga placed His Vel in this place to protect Sage Kashyapa while in penance. Till today, no one had been able to estimate the depth of the Vel. In the place of Chandikeswara as generally in Shiva temples, Sumithirai Chandikeswara shrine adores this temple.
Legend and Stories
Around two hundred to three hundred years prior the city of Bangalore was bound to the business sectors in and around the present Kempegowda Road. Bangalore contained the thickly populated extend from Cottonpet to City Corporation Office. Bangalore was all of cottonpet, akkipet, chickpet, doddapet, halasurupet, sultanpet, mandipet and balepet. Rest of the area comprised of rural land and a wide range of towns. Bangalore around then was a private cum business focus and distinctive factions used to live in gatherings.
The guests to Bangalore used to enter Bangalore through Balepet which had little bye paths, houses and blossom gardens. Since Balepet is toward the start of Bangalore, the same was named as Bengaluru Bagilu(Door of Bangalore). Ruler Narasimha used to secure the whole city. Subsequently the general population of Bangalore began to call this god Balebagilu Narasimha(Narasimha of Balebagilu)
The senior citizens used to portray the recorded occurrence about Sri Balebagilu Narasimha.In the previous one night a man got a fantasy. In the fantasy he saw god-like and he revealed to him that the two symbols in the Suvarnamukhi pool of Bannerghatta ought to be introduced .Later the individual went to cleric Narsimhacharya and educated about the fantasy.
At the point when the villgers sought the Suvarnamukhi lake they discovered two idols.One icon was introduced behind champdame temple in Bannerghatta and the other symbol was conveyed to Balebagilu by the villagers. The symbol which was called Shri Prasanna Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy was introduced behind Pillanjaneya Gudi. The icon measured three to three and a half feet in stature and was comprised of saligrama shile. The symbol had four hands and a Shankhchakra. One hand grasped ShriLakshmi and the other one was abhayahastha. In the padmapeetha where Narasimha was introduced, Garuda was additionally present and resembles the Garuda is conveying Lord Narasimha.
Ordinary distinctive sort of Trikala seva is performed for Lord Narasimha. Amid Vaishaka Shudha Chaturdashi day of consistently within the sight of Chitta Swamy Nakshathra Brahmotsava will be performed with ceremony and magnificence. Balebagilu Narsimha temple was assembled utilizing stones with old style of design. There is a principle entryway alongside Garudagambha which is before Lord Narsimha icon. There is just a single samll gopura over the fundamental entryway.
Festivals
Aipasi Annabishekam and Skanda Sashti in October-November; Karthikai Deepam in November-December are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
How To Reach Sri Balasubramanian temple
The Nearest Bus stop is Elayanar Vellur. Get down at Kanchipuram and get a local bus to Elayanar Vellur. The Nearest railhead is Chengapattu or Kancheepuram railway station. The Nearest Airport is Chennai International Airport.
Temple Address
Sri Balasubramanian temple,
Kambarajapuram, Ilayanar Velur,
Tamil Nadu - 631605.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To be blessed wit79.1324986h childbirth
- To acquire wealth
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
The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon and 4.00p.m. to 8.00p.m.