Thiruvilanji Kumarar Temple, Ilanji, Thirunelveli
Thiruvilanji
Kumarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Murugan located at Ilanji in
Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. Ilanji is located at about 5 Kms West of
Tenkasi en route Sengottai, 5 Kms north of Courtrallam and 5 Kms from
Sengottai. Arunagirinathar has
revered this shrine in his Thiruppugazh
hymns.
This
temple is believed to have been visited the mythological saint Agastya.
Although, this ancient temple is considered as Kumaran temple (Murugan aka
Kumaran - the son of Lord Shiva) nowadays, it is originally the temple of Lord
Shiva. The temple is located amidst a lush green locale and a mere visit to the
temple surrounding is so pleasing.
Legends
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The Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 6.15 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Pooja
Timings
Pooja Timings
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Thiruvanathal Pooja
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6.30 a.m.
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Udhayamarthandam Pooja
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7.00 a.m.
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Kaala Shanthi Pooja
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9.00 a.m.
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Uchchi Kaala Pooja
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12.00 Noon.
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Sayaratchai Pooja
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6.00 p.m.
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Arthasama Pooja
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8.00 p.m.
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Festivals
Six worship
services are offered each day here. The procession bearing Skanda stops at the
Kutralanathar shrine to receive offerings during the annual Brahmotsavams. Skanda
Sashti is celebrated in great splendour here. During this festival, Subramanyar
is portrayed as Brahma, Vishnu,
Shiva, Maheshwara, Sadasivan and finally again on Shiva on the 6 days of this
festival. The final day of this festival involves the enactment of
Surasamharam.
This
portrayal is tied to the legend that Subramanya here manifested himself as the trinity Brahma,
Vishnu and Shiva - when asked by the sages Kapila, Kashyapa and Durvasa the question as to who was the greatest among the
trinity. Chittirai Vishu (Tamil
New Year’s Day) and Karthikai asterism
in the month of Aadi are also celebrated here.
10 day
Chithirai festival in April-May; Aipasi Skanda Sashti in October-November; Thai
Poosam in January-February; Vaikasi Visakam in May-June; Aadi Kruthikai in
July-August; Aavani Pavithra Utsavam in August-September; Purattasi Navarathri
in September-October; Tirukarthikai in November-December and Maha Shivaratri in
February-March are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Singers
The
glory of Lord Ilanji Kumarar – Muruga is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in
his Thirupugazh hymns. Ilanji Murugan
Ulaa and the Kutralanathar
Purana speak of the glory of this temple. Several other literary
works also speak of the glory of this shrine.
Prayers
Devotees
pray for wedding, child boon, development of business and for family welfare
and prosperity. Realizing their wishes, devotees offer hair (tonsuring),
perform special abishek, archanas and carry Kavadis. Those who are blessed with
a child offer them in adoption symbolically and receive the child back.
Contact
Arulmigu
Thiruvilanji Kumarar Temple,
Ilanji -
627 805,
Thirunelveli
District
Phone: +91 4633 283201 / 226400 / 223029
Mobile: +91 9965670975
Email: elanchieo@gmail.com
Connectivity
Ilanji
is located at about 5 Kms West of Tenkasi en route Sengottai, 5 Kms north of Courtrallam,
5 Kms from Sengottai, 65 Kms from Thirunelveli, 162 Kms from Madurai and 104
Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. There are two stops namely Chowkai (buses not
going via Courtrallam from Tenkasi to Sengottai stops here) and West Ilanji bus
stop (buses going via Courtrallam from Tenkasi to Sengottai stops here) located
at the North and South extremes of the village. Nearest Railway Station is
located at Sengottai and Tenkasi. Nearest Airport is located at Madurai and
Thiruvananthapuram.