Saturday, November 28, 2015

Vennaimalai Balathandayuthapani Temple, Karur

Vennaimalai Balathandayuthapani Temple, Karur
Vennaimalai Sri Balathandayuthapani Temple is situated at a distance of 5 km on the way to P. Velur from Karur via Vengamedu.  Reputation of temples is spoken of on three factors, Murthy, Sthalam and Theertham. The Balasubramaniar temple is noted for all these glories. Devotees achieve all progress in life by worshipping in this temple.

Moolavar
Balasubramaniar
Theertham
Kamadhenu Theertham
Old year
1000-2000 years old
City
Vennaimalai
District
Karur
State
Tamil Nadu
Legends
While in deep meditation Yogi Bhagavan had the luck of having the Darshan of Lord Muruga and was instructed to make it known to all that he was in Vennaimalai hills. The Yogi immediately informed Lord’s wish to Karuvur king who immediately built a Mandap under the tree and installed Lord Balasubramaniar. This is the story being told behind the existence of this temple.
The king also built shrines for Kasi Viswanatha and Visalakshi on the southern side and installed the Shanmugha Yantra on the north of the Lord’s shrine.
Lord Brahmma became proud of his profession of creating the world and the beings. Lord Shiva wanted to teach a lesson to him. At a stage, Brahmma could not continue his creation job. He realized his folly and begged Shiva’s pardon. He was advised by Lord Shiva to perform penance in Vanjivanam. Meantime, the creation job was entrusted to the divine cow Kamadhenu.
Kamadhenu created a hill of butter and also a spring with sweet water to protect all the beings from thirst and hunger. This is why, even today, the rocks of the hill is very pleasantly cool even during hot summer. Standing in the very place blesses the person with wisdom and liberation from evils. Lord Balasubramanya is all graceful in the temple.
Temple's Speciality
Only Thanjavur Brahdeeswarar temple, Karur Pasupatheeswarar temple and Vennaimalai Murugan temple has a shrine for celebrated Karuvurar Siddhar.
Temple Opening Time
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Prayers
Those having a dip in the holy spring at the foot of the hills created by the divine cow Kamadhenu for five days continuously and worship Lord Balasubramaniar are blessed with children and also are relieved of the adverse aspects on them. Devotees perform abishek and offer vastras – clothes to the Lord.
Festivals
Kruthika star day in the month of Karthikai (November-December), all Mondays, Thai Poosam in January-February, Panguni Uthiram in March-April are observed as festival days in the temple.
Connectivity
By Road: Buses are easily available to reach this temple from Karur & Karur is well connected with rest of the Tamilnadu.
By Railways: Nearest railway station is Karur Railway Junction.

By Flight: The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport located at a distance of 77 km from the town. After reaching Tiruchirapalli travel up to Karur. Buses and Taxis are available to reach this temple.