Sri Subramaniyaswamy Thirukovil, Thiruparankundram

Moolavar	Subramaniaswami
Urchavar	Shanmugha
Amman	Deivanai
Thala Virutcham	Kallathi
Pooja	Kaamika and Karana
How Many Years old?	1000-2000 years old

Temple History

The Devas appealed to Lord Shiva to protect them from the terror strikes of demon Surapanma. Lord created Muruga from six sparks from His forehead eye. Lord Muruga fought Surapanma, destroyed and made of him a peacock for his vehicle and a cock for his flag. This happened in Tiruchendur. Indira offered his daughter Deivaniai to Muruga in marriage. The marriage took place in Tiruparankundram attended by a huge number of Rishis, Devas and Gods. Lord Muruga graces here in the wedding form. He is named Subramanya. 

Singers

Nakkeerar, Arunagirinathar, Pamban Swamigal, Tirugnanasambandar, Tirunavukkarasar, Sundarar and Manickavasagar.

Special

Thiruparamkundram : Soora Samharam, Chariot Festival and Laksha archana (worship to Lord Muruga by hundred thousand names)

Festival

Vaikasi Visakam, Aadi Krithikai, Purattasi Vel festival, Skanda Sashti,Tirukarithikai, Thai poosam, Panguni Uthiram

Opening Time

The temple is open from 5.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Address

Sri Subramaniaswami Temple, Tiruparankundram – 625 005, 

Madurai district

Phone : +91- 452- 248 2248, 248 2648, 98653- 70393, 98421- 93244, 94433 - 82946

Location

The Thiruparankundram temple is about 7km from the Madurai to kanyakumari road.

Railway Station

Thiruparankundram, Madurai

Airport

Madurai

Sri Swaminathaswami Temple, Swamimalai, Thanjavur district.

Moolavar	Swaminathar, Subbiah
Urchavar	Shanmugha
Amman	Valli, Deivanai
Thala Virutcham	Gooseberry, Vajra theertham, Kumaradarai
Theertham	SaravanaTheertham, Nethra Kulam, Brahmma Theertham
How Many Years old?	1000-2000
Historical Name	Thiruveragam

Temple History

It is a popular story that Brahamma the Creator bypassed Lord Muruga when both met on an occasion without offering the respect to the Young Lord which He deserved. Muruga intercepted Brahmma and demanded the meaning of the Pranava Mantra Ohm. The Creator could not answer. Muruga pounced on Brahmmas four heads and put him in prison as he was not qualified for the creation job. He began creation Himself. Vishnu appealed to Lord Shiva for the release of Brahmma. Muruga obeyed His father’s order. When Lord Shiva asked the Son to explain the meaning of Ohm, the Young Son explained the meaning in detail, but secretly close to Father’s ears as this is such a holy mantra which the righteous and wise alone should know. The event took place in this sacred soil.

Singers

Arunagirinadar

Special

Swamimalai : The Soora Vahana Festival (Lord Muruga is seated above the Asura Soorapadhman and is taken around the temple)

Festival

10 day Tirukarthikai festival,10 day Chithirai Brahammotsavam, Vaikasi Visagam, Aavani Pavithrotsavam, 10 day Navarathri, Aipasi Skanda Sashti, 10 day Margazhi Tiruvadirai, Thai Poosam, Panguni Valli Kalyanam.

Opening Time

The temple is open from 5.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Address

Sri Swaminathaswami Temple, Swamimalai, Thanjavur district.

+91- 435- 245 4421

Location

Frequent bus facility is available to Swamimalai from Kumbakonam. The temple can be reached very easily.

Railway Station

Kumbakonam

Airport

Trichy

Sri Subramaniaswami, Tiruttani, Tiruvallur

Moolavar	Sri Subramaniaswami
Urchavar	Shanmughar
Amman	Valli, Deivanai
Thala Virutcham	Maguda tree
Pooja	Kumara Tantra
Theertham	Indira theertham, Saravana Poigai,Saraswathi theertham, Madachettikulam,Nallankulam
How Many Years old?	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	Siruthani

Temple History

The story of Lord Muruga and Valli has a great message of philosophy.  Every one should walk towards the Almighty for liberation from the cycle of births and deaths.  The world we live in is a rented house and what our own is the feet of the Lord.  Almost all of us feel that this is ours and are hunting for material wealth and pleasures.  Enlightened souls understand this truth and they win illusions and reach the final destination-the feet of the Lord.

Fields – Thinaipuam where this grain is cultivated represents the material aspiration of people that it belongs only to them.  The bird coming to pick the grain is the symbol of divinity telling that the grain belongs to them-Gods.  We drive the birds.  Valli was the watch woman in the field driving the birds.  Lord Muruga, to enlighten her of this truth, came in the guise of an aged hunter and persuaded Her to marry Him.  When She refused, He threatened her through an elephant.  When Muruga embraced Her, the touch cleared Her illusions.  This event is celebrated as Valli Kalyanam.  The place is called Tiruthanigai where Lord Muruga shed his anger after defeating demon Sura in Tiruchendur.  In the days followed, the name changed as Tiruthani.

Special

Thiruthani : Mirror Festival (Kannadi Sevai - where the Lord's Six faces are exposed through a mirror and worshipped)

Festival

10 day Masi big festival-wedding with Valli, 10 day Chithirai, Deivanai festival , Bharani and Kruthika star days flowing from Andra, Karnataka and Arcot. Kruthika.

Opening Time

The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. continuously.

Address

Sri Subramaniaswami Temple, Tiruthanigai, Tiruvallur district.

Phone : +91-44 2788 5303

Location

Tiruthani is 97 km from Chennai, 42 km from Tiruvallur and 42 km from Kancheepuram.

Railway Station

Arakonam, Tiruvallur

Airport

Chennai

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