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Sri Subramaniar temple
- Vilwarani,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Sri Subramaniar Temple is located in Vilvarani at Tiruvannamalai district and is dedicated to God Muruga. This is one of the oldest Murugan shrines of Tamil Nadu. Generally, the Linga form represents Lord Shiva. To confirm and prove the theory that Lord Shiva and Lord Muruga are but one, the presiding deity, Lord Subramania also graces here in the form of Linga.
About The Temple
Fire is Lord Shiva. The warmth in the fire is Mother Umadevi. The shade of the fire is Lord Ganapathi and the light is Lord Muruga. Substantiating the hypothesis that every one of these qualities of flame are indistinguishable and that Lord Shiva is Lord Muruga and Lord Muruga is Lord Shiva, the Shivalinga shape is revered as Lord Muruga Himself in this temple. It is additionally trusted that all the 27 stars and Kruthika pengal visit the temple on all Krthika days to venerate Lord Muruga.
Legend and Stories
Few years ago, there was a priest who performed poojas in the nearby temples. He used a stallion to travel to places he wished. As always he used to go to Tiruthani Muruga Temple to venerate Lord Muruga on Kruthika star days consistently accompanied by another priest. On one such day, he couldn't go to Tiruthani on account of some obstruction. Both were to a great degree sad. Lord Muruga appeared in their dream when they were dozing amid the night and uncovered to them that He was in the Nakshatra Hill as a Naga (wind) and guided them to erect a shrine and direct pujas on Kruthika Star days. Both checked for the Swayambu image in the particular hill and found a Linga shielded by a snake. On seeing the priests, the Naga transformed into an umbrella like statue over the Lord's head. The two pastors raised a tent and began the veneration. In course of time, Muruga with His consorts Valli and Deivanai image was made and presented. As the snake offered shade to Muruga as an umbrella, the symbol was so arranged comparably. Lord Muruga graces in the Shrine as a Swayambu Linga.
Festivals
All monthly Kruthika days and in particular the Aadi month Kruthika (July-August) are festival days in the temple. 10 day Panguni Uthiram (March-April) is very famous here when Lord Muruga comes down from the hills on the fifth day. The car festival takes place on the seventh day. A chariot is specially made for the festival at a cost of Rs. 16 lakhs.
Significance
Those facing adverse effects from the aspects of Rahu (Dragon’s tail) and Kethu (Dragon’s head) worship Lord Muruga here for relief.
How To Reach Sri Subramaniar temple
Bolur is 35 km from Tiruvannamalai and 45 km from Vellore. Bus facility is available from both ends. There are 300 steps to reach the temple at the hill top. The Nearest railhead is Tiruvannamalai railway station. The Nearest Airport is Chennai Airport.
Temple Address
Sri Subramaniar temple,
Chengam, Vilwarani,
Tiruvannamalai district.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To prosper in one's business
- To acquire wealth in general
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 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.