Subramanya Swami Temple, Kangeyanallur, Vellore
Subramanya
Swami Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located at
Kangeyanallur in Vellore District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as
Subramanya Swamy / Kangeyan. Lord is found in a standing posture along with his
consorts Valli and Devasena in wedding form in the sanctum sanctorum. The
Temple is held in great reverence locally and it has been closely associated
with Tiru Muruga Kirupananda Variyar, noted exponent of Tamil scriptures. Variyar's
Knowledge centre, where Kirupananda Variyar was cremated is situated opposite
to the temple.
Legends
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History
The
temple dedicated to Lord Muruga was built some 500 years ago. The temple was
renovated by Sri Thiru Muruga Kirupananda Variyar, a popular exponent of Hindu
Scriptures and his father Sri Mallaiyadhas Bhagavatar. When Mallaiyadhas Bhagavatar
conducted the Kumbabhishekam in 1933, his son Srisailavasan fell from 50 feet
but after intense prayer and applying holy ash over him, he just woke up
without any injury. An inscription about this incident is present in the
temple.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. and 9.00
p.m.
Festivals
Masi
Brahmmotsavam in February-March, Vaikasi Visakam in May-June and Thai Poosam in
January-February are the major festivals celebrated in the temple. On the
Chithirai Tamil New Year Day falling almost on April 14, Lord Muruga grants
darshan in the northern side of the Rajagopuram. As North belongs to Kubera the
Lord of Wealth, it is believed that this darshan would bring in the devotee all
prosperity throughout the year. Aipasi Skanda Sashti is celebrated for 8 days
in October – November. After the Surasamharam day, Lord Muruga-Valli wedding is
celebrated followed by the wedding with Deivanai the next day. The Karthikai
asterism is considered to be of importance each month here. Aadi Kruthikai and
Thai Kruthikai are some of the other festivals celebrated here.
Singers
Saint
Arunagiriar had sung the praise of the Lord of the temple in his Thirupugazh.
Devotees offer their first worship to saint Arunagiriar before going to Lord.
Prayers
Those
facing adverse effects of planet Mars – Sevvai - pray to Lord Muruga on
Tuesdays with garlands of red flowers and offer curd rice as Nivedhana.
Devotees on realizing their wish, perform special abishek to Lord Muruga with
vastras.
Contact
Subramanya
Swami Temple,
Kangeyanallur
– 632 516,
Vellore District
Phone: +91 416 221 2761
Mobile: +91 94869 39198 / 94438 00039
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Kangeyanallur Road Bus Stop, 5 Kms from
Katpadi, 4 Kms from Vellore, 27 Kms from Arcot, 25 Kms from Ranipet and 140 Kms
from Chennai. Nearest Railway Stations are located at Katpadi (4 Kms) and
Vellore (8 Kms). Nearest Airport is located at Chennai (130 Kms).
