Konganagiri Murugan Temple, Tiruppur
Konganagiri Murugan Temple is
a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located at outskirts of Tiruppur Town
in Tiruppur District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is believed to be 1200 years
old. The Temple is also considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as it has been
mentioned in Appar Hymns. Saint Arunagirinathar had sung his Thirupugazh Hymns
on Lord Murugan of this Temple.
Legends
It was believed that the
Temple was built by Kongana Siddhar, one of the famous 18 Siddhars of ancient
Tamil Land.
The
Temple
The Temple is situated on a
small hill. The Hill is filled with Palai Trees. Presiding Deity is called as
Thapas Kumaraswamy / Kandha Peruman. He is housed in the sanctum. He is
accompanied by Valli and Deivanai. Normally Yantras will be installed at the
feet of the idols but here it is installed on the Peedam. Milk given to the
Lord here will get automatically overflow without heating. It is one of the
unexplained phenomenon in this Temple.
There are shrines for Venkatesa
Perumal in the north-west corner, Selva Ganapathy in south west corner and
Navagrahas with their consorts & Vehicles in north east corner of the
Temple. Sthala Vriksham is Vakkanai Tree (Persimmon Tree).
Prayers
Devotees pray here to get rid
of Marriage obstacles, Graha Doshams and Chevvai Doshams.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
300 meters from Konganagiri Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Tiruppur Railway Station, 5
Kms from Tiruppur Old Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Tiruppur New Bus Stand, 14 Kms from
Avinashi, 20 Kms from Palladam, 45 Kms from Coimbatore Airport and 52 Kms from
Coimbatore.