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Thirumalaikeni Subramaniya Swamy Temple
- Thirumalaikeni,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Sri Subramaniaswamy Temple is located in the city of Thirumalaikeni, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu and is about 500-1000 years old. The Temple is situated at a distance of 25 kms from Dindigul on the way to Senthurai, where Lord Muruga blesses his devotees. It is situated on the top of a hill in the midst of thick flora and fauna. Peacock and monkeys engage the children who visit the temple. The spring water is tasty and is available in hot, cold and normal temperature at various places with in the temple which surprises the devotees. Buses are available from Dindigul. Private cars and vans are the other modes of transport. The place can also be approached from Natham.
About The Temple
It is a two tier temple with a Muruga shrine at the ground and one at the top of the hill. : This is a two tier temple in the midst of dense forests. The idol of the presiding deity was damaged in days of yore and the temple too became dilapidated. Regular pujas came to an end. Sri Kripanandavariar took up the renovation of the temple in the year 1979. A new idol was made for the presiding deity. But the old idol could not be removed. Therefore, a Mandap was built where the old idol was installed while a temple above this was built installing the new idol. Thus, it became a two tier temple with deities installed in each.
The two temples are constructed with high engineering skill that the water used for the Abhishekam of the Lord in the upper level will fall on the Lord in the Ground too through a hole specially made for the purpose.
Shakthi Vinayaka shrine is in the corridor of the temple. Saint Pattinathar appears under the mango tree in the temple. The Adhishtanam (Samadhi) of His Holiness Maunaguru Swamigal is near the temple.
Valli Theertham is in the middle of the hill in the form of a well, hence the place is known as Malaikeni- a spring the hill. The specialty is the spring, the source of which could not be traced.
Dressed as a king
Lord Balamurugan in the upper temple always appears in his royal attire known as Raja Alankaram. It is the faith of the devotees that seeing the Lord in the Royal form would ensure high position and leadership in life. The consorts of Muruga, Valli and Deivanai are not by the side of the Lord but grace in the form of the holy springs.
Keel Palani
Generally, devotees go up on the steps to have the darshan of the Lord in hill temples. Here, people step down to reach the Lord. Devotees call this temple Keelpalani (Palani downward). During the 7 day Skanda Sashti festival, Surasamharam (killing the demon Surapadma) takes place on the sixth day followed by Valli-Deivanai wedding festival on the seventh day.
Legend and Stories
A king belonging to the Pandya dynasty had the desire of building a temple for Lord Muruga. While he was here hunting and resting after drinking the water from a spring , he fell asleep. Lord Muruga appeared in his dream and directed him to build the temple here. Accordingly, the old and first temple came into being.
Festivals
Chitra Poornima in the month of April-May, Vaikasi Visakam (May-June), Kruthika in Aadi (July-August) and Karthigai (November-December),Skanda Sashti in Iypasi ((October-November), Thirukarthigai (November-December) and Thai Poosam (January-February).
Significance
Those aspire for prestigious and leadership positions in jobs pray to Lord Muruga in the temple. Also those facing problems in marriage alliances and seeking a child pray in the temple.
How To Reach Shri Subramaniaswamy Temple, Thirumalaikeni
Air
The nearest airport is located at Madurai Airport.
Rail
The nearest railway station is located at Dindigul Railway Station.
Road
The temple is 23 km from Dindigul. Bus facilities are available conveniently.
Temple Address
Shri Subramaniaswamy Temple,
Thirumalaikeni,Sengurichi Post,
Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu,
Pincode - 624306.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Excellent career growth
- Better marriage alliances
- Birth of children
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 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.