Kandhaswamy Temple, Cheyyur – Literary Mention
There
are several works on Sri Kandhaswamy at Cheyyur. Andhaka kavi Veeraraghava
Mudaliyar has composed the Cheyyur Murugan Pillai Thamizh and Cheyyur
Kalambakam. Cherai Kaviraja Pillai has composed Cheyyur Murugan Ula; Sri
Murugadas Swamigal has composed Cheyyur Murugan Pathigam and Sivaprakasa
Swamigal has composed Nenju Vidu Thoodhu.
By far
the most important aspect of this temple is that it has verses sung on Sri
Kandhaswamy by Arunagirinathar and features in the Thirupugazh. The verses of
the Thirupugazh are found inscribed in the wall of the Artha mandapa and there
is also a statue of Saint Arunagirinathar in the temple.
27
Vedhalams are installed around the compound wall, which are connected to 27 Natchathras
in a later stage may be after 1944 as there is no mention about this in the
Sthalapuranam written by Mr Muthaiah Mudaliyar.