Veera Anjaneya Temple, Kalambur, Thiruvannamalai
Veera
Anjaneya Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Hanuman located at Kalambur Village
in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamilnadu. The temple is situated in Kalambur
which is on the way to Arani from Polur. The idol of Veera Anjaneyar is 23 feet
in height and in Anjali Hastha pose (folding hands).
Legends
Years
back, a monkey died of electrocution in Kalambur Bazaar. It was a Vaikunda
Ekadasi day. One Narayanasami found the monkey, buried it with due respect
and built a temple for Sri Anjaneya. In the days followed, devotees made a
23 feet tall Sri Veera Anjaneya. Pujas are performed here too.
The
Temple
The idol
of Veera Anjaneyar is 23 feet in height and in Anjali Hastha pose (folding
hands). There is a Samadhi of a monkey that died of electrocution in front of
the sanctum. First puja is performed to this monkey before pujas to
presiding and procession deities.
Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. and from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
5 day
Chithirai Mahalakshmi lighting festival in April-May, Purattasi Saturdays in
September-October, Margazhi Hanuman Jayanthi and Vaikunda Ekadasi in
December-January are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Prayers
Electricians
pray for safety during their work, safety in houses from short circuits
etc. People also pray for education, prosperity, trade development,
longevity, child boon, job opportunities and removal of obstacles in wedding
proposals. Devotees offer garlands made of Vada a popular preparation of
Tamilnadu, betel leaves and lime fruits.
Silk
weavers around Arani offer their first produce to Sri Anjaneya for development
of their occupation without hindrance and getting a fair price for their
products. Quarry workers and sculptors pray by placing their tools at his
feet before beginning their work. They believe that there would be no
accidents in places of their work. Sculptors believe that their idols would
have a fine and beautiful finish.
Contact
Sri
Veera Anjaneya Temple,
Kalambur,
Thiruvannamalai
District
Mobile: +91 – 97893 55114
Connectivity
Kalambur
is located at about 9 Kms from Polur on the Arani road. This is a small temple
in Bazaar Street. Nearest Railway Station is located at Thiruvannamalai
and Nearest Airport is located at Chennai.
