Subramaniyar Swami Temple, Valliyur, Thirunelveli
Subramaniyar Swami Temple is rock cut temple
dedicated to Hindu God Murugan located at Valliyur near Nanguneri in
Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. Valliyur is located on the Kasi-Kanyakumari
highway. The Valliyur Murugan temple is located in close proximity to the Valliyur
railway station. It has been revered in the Thirupugazh hymns of
Arunagirinathar. People used to go round the hill as "Girivalam"
during festival days.
Legends
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History
Valliyur was under the governance of Kulasekhara
Pandyan of 13th century, who fortified the village. Between the years
1162-1173, Valliyur was the capital of Pandiya Kings. It is located fairly
close to Sri Lanka. Invasion of Muslim rulers around B C 1310 appears to have
destroyed many valuable historical records. In the year 1955, electricity
connection was given to the temple. Though Valliyur is synonymous with Murugan
temple, requests have been made for archaeological survey in the areas in and
around Valliyur.
It is widely believed that Vallioor palace and fort
were destroyed by invaders. Archaeological surveys in and around Valliyur have
discovered hidden Shiva temples in and around the Nambi river as well as a few
Sastha temples that were not maintained so well. Some of the idols that were
found were supposedly 3000 years old.
The
Temple
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Pooja
Timings
·
5.30
– 6.00 am – Vishwaroopam
·
6.30
– 7.00 am – Udhayamarthandam
·
7.30
– 8.00 am – Festival Pooja
·
8.30
– 9.00 am – Sirukalasanthi
·
11.00-11.30
am – Uchikala pooja
·
5.30
– 6.00 pm – Sayaratchai pooja
·
8.00
– 8.30 pm – Arthajamam pooja
Every day at 7:30 am in the morning, abishekams are performed
for Lord Muruga. On special occasions like Sashti, Lord Muruga and his consorts
are decorated with flowers and clothes and a procession is taken in silver
peacock vehicles.
Festivals
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Singers
Well known poet-saint Arunagirinathar has written
about Valliyur in Thirupugazh. Keezha Kallur Mu. Azhvarapillai (1839-1925) has
sung about Valliyur in his verses. These verses were published by the temple
authorities in the year 1942.
Prayers
No one has ever returned empty-handed from the Valliyur
Murugan temple. Childless couples have visited Valliyur, prayed and have come
back to pay their respects after their wish was fulfilled by Lord Muruga.
Contact
Subramanya Swamy Temple,
Valliyur, Radhapuram,
Thirunelveli District – 627 117
Phone: +91 – 4637 – 222888
Connectivity
Valliyur is located at about 12 Kms from Nanguneri,
43 Kms from Thirunelveli, 40 Kms from Nagercoil, 202 Kms from Madurai and 113
Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Valliyur is
located on the NH 7 and has a railway station also. Most of the express trains
stop at Valliyur. Nearest Airport is located at Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram.
Thirukkurungudi Divya Desam is located at about 9 Kms from Valliyur.
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