Jnanamalai Jnanaskandan Temple, Govindacheri, Vellore
Jnanamalai
Jnanaskandan Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located at
Govindacheri Village in Vellore District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is
called as Balasubramanya / Jnanaskandan accompanied
by his consorts Valli and Deivanai. This is a Hill Temple with 150 Steps. This
Hill Temple also houses the Jeeva Samadhi of Palai Siddhar.
Legends
Lord Murugan Stay at Jnana Malai:
As per the legend, Lord Muruga
after marrying Valli at Vallimalai, on his way to Thiruthani, stopped on top of
this hill and these footsteps are the evidence of it. Thiruthani and Vallimalai
form a triangle with Jnana Malai and both can be seen
from this hill. Vallimalai, Murugan Gnanamalai and Thiruthani are in a triangle
and it is believed that to visit and seek the blessings of the lord in all
three places in one day is special.
Arunagirinathar:
There is a wide belief that
after Arunagirinathar sang the Thirupugazh here, Lord Muruga appeared before
him and gave him his Thirupadha darshan. Even today, in the rock above the
sanctum, there are foot-prints, which are ideally believed to be Lord Muruga’s
foot prints.
History
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The
Temple
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Festivals
Paditiruvizha, Adi Kiruthigai
and Skandasashti are celebrated with great fanfare.
Literary
Mention
Arunagirinathar comes to
Jnanamalai, recalls "his experience of being hated by his wife, own family
members and local folks, decides to end his life and at that time Murugan shows
his lotus feet and bless him. He wants the same blessing again." This
internal evidence of the Saint's life is found only in the Thiruppugazh of Jnana
Malai.
Contact
Jnanamalai Jnanaskandan
Temple,
Govindacheri, Vellore District
– 632 505
Mobile: +91 94421 40830
/ 94444 18526 / 90032 32722 / 94426 71847
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
9 Kms from Banavaram, 9 Kms from Banavaram Bus Stop, 9 Kms from Sholinghur
Railway Station, 13 Kms from Kaveripakkam, 13 Kms from Thalangai Railway
Station, 26 Kms from Sholinghur, 46 Kms from Vellore and 107 Kms from Chennai
Airport. The temple is located in Kaveripakkam – Sholinghur road. Nearest
Railway Stations are located at Sholinghur and Thalangai. Nearest Airport is
located at Chennai.
