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.
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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.
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.