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Saturday, April 14, 2018

Bala Subrahmanya Temple, Siruvapuri – Literary Mention

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,
·        35 places have been glorified specially
·        8 places have been glorified by 4 Thiruppugazhs each
·        6 places have been glorified by Archanai Thiruppugazhs
·        One Thirupugazh song gives 5 types of blessings in this temple
Siruvapuri has been glorified by 4 Thiruppugazhs as well as Archanai Thiruppugazh.