Bala Subramanya Temple, Andarkuppam, Thiruvallur
Bala
Subramanya Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located at
Andarkuppam near Ponneri in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. This an ancient
and very popular Murugan temple in this region. This is one of the Murugan
temples glorified by Arunagiri Nathar’s Thiruppugazh.
Legends
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Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple remains open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30
p.m.
Pooja
Timings
·
Kalasanthi – 07:00 A.M to
09:00 A.M
·
Uchikala – 10:00 A.M to
11:30 A.M
·
Sayaratchai – 05:30 P.M to
06:30 P.M
Festivals
Chithirai
Brahmmotsavam in April-May, Vaikasi Visakam in May-June, Aadi Kruthikai in
July-August, Kumara Sashti, Skanda Sashti in October-November, Thai Poosam in
January-February and Panguni Uthiram in March-April are the festivals
celebrated in the temple. His wedding with Deivanai is celebrated on the fifth
day of the Chithirai Brahmmotsavam and with Valli on the 9th day of the
festival. Kumara Sashti is celebrated in the month of Karthikai when Muruga was
born followed by Laksharchana – chanting the glorious names of the Lord one
lakh times.
Singers
Saint
Arunagiriar had sung the praise of the Lord in his celebrated Thirupugazh
hymns.
Prayers
People
pray for senior job positions, to shine in responsible positions they hold and for
wise children. Devotees perform abishek to Lord Muruga with milk and adore Him
with sandal paste. It is a parihara Sthalam, so many people come here doing head
shave / ear boring to children etc., Devotees perform abishek to Lord Muruga
with milk and adore him with sandal paste.
Contact
Balasubramanya
Swami Temple,
Andarkuppam
– 601 204,
Thiruvallur
District.
Phone: +91 44 2797 4193
Mobile: +91 99629 60112 / 97908 32333 / 96771 55245
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 1 Km from Andarkuppam Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Thatchoor,
7 Kms from Ponneri, 15 Kms from Gummudipoondi, 17 Kms from Thirupalaivanam, 26
Kms from Pulicat, 12 Kms from Devadanam, 16 Kms from Minjur, 52 Kms from Tiruvallur,
35 Kms from Avadi and 34 Kms from Chennai. The Temple can be reached from
Chennai easily. Take Chennai Kolkata Highway towards Nellore, take the right
turn at the Ponneri Junction -Thachchur Koot Road and you will see the road to
Andar Kuppam on the left in half a Km. The temple is at the end of the road.
Nearest Railway Stations are located at Ponneri (7 Kms), Gummudipoondi (14
Kms), Chennai Central (34 Kms) and Egmore (35 Kms). Nearest Airport is located
at Chennai (47 Kms).