Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple – Greatness of Temple
Of the six army camp temples (Aaru Padai Veedu) of Lord
Muruga, this is the first temple. While Lord Muruga graces in a standing form
in other five army camp temples, He graces in a sitting, wedding form with his
consort Deivanai. Maharshi Narada, Indira the king of Devas, Brahmma the
Creator are also around him.
Goddess of Wisdom Saraswathi without her Veena, and
Savithri are by his side while Sun, Moon, Gandharvas a community in the upper
world skilled in the art of music, are above him. The other vehicles of Lord
Muruga, the sheep and the elephant are below him. Only a scented paste called
punugu is applied on the Lord as this is a cave temple.
Abishekam is performed only to the Vel weapon of Lord Muruga
as this is a cave temple. The Vel is taken to the Kasi Viswanatha shrine in the
hill on the last Saturday of Purattasi month (September-October). This is the
only temple where abishekam is performed to Vel. More importance is attached to
Vel as the Lord came to this place victoriously after defeating the demon Surapadma
with the power of this weapon.
Recently, a golden car has been made for the temple. As
a prayer commitment to take Muruga in procession on this golden car, devotees
may register in advance.
