Chennimalai Murugan Temple, Perunthurai – Literary
Mention
The Sthalapuranam of the
temple was written in the remote past before many centuries. The original palm
leaf inscriptions were published as a book by Sri. Teyvasigamani Gounder after
research and conversation with scholars. Arunagirinathar has made references to
this temple in his works. The poet saint Saravana Munivar has also written the Sthalapuranam
for this temple. Other than these there are many hymns and songs written by Padikkasu
Pulavar and others.
Sri Arunagiri Nathar, the
famous Tamil Poet, has sung five songs about this temple, in ‘Thirupugazh’ and
he received ‘Padikkasu’, wealth of coins from Lord Muruga. The famous ‘Sri
Skanda Sasti Kavacham’ was launched by Sri Bala Devaraya Swamigal at this
Temple. The Major literary works made on this temple are;
1.
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Chennimalai Thala Puranam
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Saravana Munivar
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2.
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Mezhi Vilakkam
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Saravanaiya
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3.
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Chennimalai Pillai Tamizh
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Samynatha Pulavar
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4.
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Chennimalai Yamaga Vanthathi
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Samynatha Pulavar
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5.
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Chennimalai Andavar Kadal
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Anganna Chettiar
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6.
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Kongu Mandala Sadhagam
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Valasundara Kavirayar
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7.
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Chennimalai Murugan Pulavaratrupadai
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V.R. Teyvasigamani
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8.
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Poondurai Puranam
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Kalianna Kavirayar
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