Bala Subrahmanya Temple, Siruvapuri – Literary Mention
Arunagirinathar
visited this temple several times and has sung several Thiruppugazh songs. He
also has composed an Archanai Thiruppugazh on Lord Muruga, which if recited
fulfils ones wishes. According to estimates, Arunagirinathar (14th Century) has
composed over 16,000 Thiruppugazhs but only 1365 have been traced, glorifying
224 places. Of these 215 places are known and the remaining 9 places are
unknown.
Of these
215 places,
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35 places have been
glorified specially
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8 places have been
glorified by 4 Thiruppugazhs each
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6 places have been
glorified by Archanai Thiruppugazhs
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One Thirupugazh song gives
5 types of blessings in this temple
Siruvapuri
has been glorified by 4 Thiruppugazhs as well as Archanai Thiruppugazh.