Kumaraswamy Temple, Devar Kanda Nallur, Thiruvarur
Kumaraswamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Murugan located at Devar Kanda Nallur Village in Kudavasal Taluk in Thiruvarur District
of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is Kumaraswamy and Mothers are Valli and
Deivanai. Urchavar is Murugan. Sthala Vriksham is Vanni. A well in the temple
is the Theertham associated with this Temple. The temple is under the
administration of HR & CE.
Legends
Lord
Muruga came here to cool down his Mother Parvathi:
Wife of Vallala Maharaja was in her advanced stage of
pregnancy. The child, when born on earth would cause devastating
calamities according to the prophecy of Maharishis. They sought the help
of Mother Parvathi who came down as a midwife. The King sought her service
for his wife. Using the occasion, Mother Parvathi destroyed the evil child
and no drop of the blood fell on the floor. Knowing the fact, when the
king tried to kill Parvathi, she became furious and beheaded the king. Lord
Vishnu as Peddarayan Easan and Shiva as Uthandarayar with other Devathas came
down to cool Parvathi. Yet, as Devi was still furious, Lord Muruga came down
and cooled his Mother, people raised this temple for Lord Muruga and performed
the consecration.
Devar
Kanda Nallur:
Maharishis once found that the Devas were residing in
the place, hence the name Devarkalai Kanda Oor, which later changed as Devar
Kanda Nallur.
The
Temple
The entrance is on the east. There are five Kalasas
at the entrance. The Mahamandapam has an accommodation facility for 400
people. There is a kalasa on the Vimana – the tower above the sanctum
sanctorum. Presiding Deity is Kumaraswamy and Mothers are Valli and Deivanai.
Urchavar is Murugan. Sthala Vriksham is Vanni. A well in the temple is the Theertham
associated with this Temple.
Lord Vinayaka and presiding deity Kumaraswamy with his
consorts Valli and Deivanai are facing east. The wedding hall is on the
left side. The opposite side of the temple is a plain ground with a Neem
tree. The antiquity is believed to exceed 1000 years. The consecration of
the temple took place in October 2011. All the idols of the temple are made of
stone. Being close to Lord Thyagaraja and Vilamal Patanjali Manoharar
temple, the place and temple gains added importance.
Temple
Opening Time
The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from
4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
The temple celebrates Panguni Uthiram in March-April,
Vaikasi Visakam in May-June and such Lord Muruga related festivals.
Prayers
Devotees pray for removal of delays in marriages, for
child boon, promotion and other developments in life. Realizing their wishes,
devotees carry milk pots, Kavadi and offer corns and grains to Lord.
Contact
Kumaraswamy Temple,
Devar Kanda Nallur,
Kudavasal Taluk,
Thiruvarur – 613 704
Mobile: +91 94424 67891
Connectivity
Devar Kanda Nallur Devar Kanda Nallur is 5 Kms far from
Tiruvarur on the Mannargudi route. The temple is 1 Km south of the Main Road. Nearest
Railway Station is located at Thiruvarur & Nearest Airport is located at
Trichy (116 Kms).