Subramanya Swamy Temple, Perambur, Thiruvarur
Subramanya Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Muruga located in Perambur in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Though
Shiva is the presiding deity importance is given to Lord Muruga. This is
considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam sung by Appar.
Etymology:
In Olden days, this place was Pirambu forest, hence this
place is called as Perambur. Also, Brahma asked Upadesam from Murugan, hence
this place is also called as Brahma Mangalapuram.
Gnana
Guru:
Lord Muruga killed Soorapadman to relieve the devas and
sages from his harassment. Lord Muruga made Soorapadman to become Cock and
Peacock. Soorapadman in the form of Cock and Peacock asked Murugan to give
Gnana Upadesam. Hence Murugan gave Gnana Upadesam to Peacock and Brahma, here
Murugan is considered as Gnana Guru.
The
Temple
The Temple is facing east with five tiered Rajagopuram.
The Temple has two prakarams, Arthamandapam and Mahamandapam. Presiding Deity
is called as Jambunathar / Jambukeswarar / Brahmapuriswarar. Mother is
Akilandeswari / Ananthavalli. In most of the Murugan Temple, Peacock head will
be turned to right side. Here it is turned to left side is the speciality here.
Lord Murugan is housed in a separate Sanctum. Lord Muruga with his consort
Valli and Deivanai graces here with 12 arms and sitting on peacock.
Valli is housed in a separate Shrine facing south. Chandikeswarar
is in the form of Guha Chandikeswarar. Dhakshinamoorthi is in the form of Guha
Dhakshinamoorthi. A peacock is seen at his feet instead of the usual Muyalagan.
Guha Dhakshinamoorthy and Durga are the Koshta Idols around the sanctum of Lord
Muruga.
Shrines for Vinayaga and Idumban are located at the
entrance of the Temple. Shrines for Adhi Vinayagar, Mahalakshmi, Gangai Amman,
Athi Devasena, Brahmapureeswarar and Ananthavalli are located in the prakaram.
Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingodhbava, Brahma, Chandikeswarar are the Koshta Idols
surrounding sanctum walls of Brahmapureeswarar Shrine.
Idol of Milagu Chettiyar who has done lot of renovations
to this temple is kept near Nandhi. Special Poojas are conducted to this idol
during Thiruvathirai Day. Normally in Shiva temples, Murugan Shrine is located
behind the Shiva Shrine in northwest direction. But in this temple as Muruga is
considered as Guru, Lord Shiva Shrine is located behind Lord Muruga Shrine in
the north-west direction.
The temple remains open from 7.30 am to 12 noon and 4.30
pm to 7.30 pm.
Festivals
Festivities related to Murugan is celebrated in this
temple with much fanfare.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 14 kms from Peralam, 13
Kms from Sirupuliyur, 23 kms from Karaikal, 14 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 38 Kms
from Thiruvarur and 140 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at
Peralam and Mayiladuthurai. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.