Subramanya Swamy Temple, Kandan Kudi, Thiruvarur
Subramanya Swamy Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located at Kandan Kudi Village near
Peralam in Thiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as
Subramanya Swamy. The Temple is situated on the northern banks of Noolaru
River. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. Kandan Kudi was also called
as Kumara Kudi, Thenkadu and Madhuvanam in earlier times. Saint Arunagirinathar
had sung about Lord Murugan of this Temple is his Thirupugazh Hymns. The Temple
had its Kumbhabhishekam in 2005.
Legends
Kandan Kudi:
As per the legend, once a cow
belonged to the landlord of this village used to return late every day after
grazing. He noticed that the cow was milked already. He was confused and want
to know the reason behind it. Next day, he followed the cow along with the
villagers. They astonished to see the cow was milking by itself near an
anthill. Curious Villagers started digging the anthill and found a beautiful
Murugan Idol along with his consorts Valli and Deivanai. Villagers with the
help of Landlord built the temple for Lord Murugan. Since Kandan himself
preferred to stay here. The place is called as Kandan Kudi.
Mother Deivanai performed penance here:
As per legend, Mother Deivanai
performed penance here to attain Lord Murugan as her Lord. Indra, father of Deivanai
sent his vehicle Iravadha and Bhairavar to assist her daughter. Hence, Elephant
can be seen as vehicle in this vehicle instead of Peacock.
Lord Murugan obliged to stay here as per her mother
advice:
Mother Sakthi stopped her son
from killing demons Ambaran and Amban as they were destined to be killed by
Mother Sakthi. She asked her to stay in this place. Lord Murugan obliged to
stay here as per her mother advice.
The
Temple
The Temple is east facing.
There is a big Mandapam immediately after the entrance. A tall Dwaja Sthambam
can be found facing the sanctum after the Mandapam. Elephant is the vehicle of
Lord Murugan instead of his usual peacock. Presiding Deity is called as
Subramanya Swamy. He is gracing the devotees along with his consorts Valli and
Deivanai. He is facing east. He is having single face with four hands. He is
also called as Kalyana Sundarar as he married Deivanai here. He is in standing
posture on Peacock Peedam.
There is a separate shrine for
Deivanai in the temple premises. She is facing south. There are separate
shrines for Viswanathar and Visalakshi in this Temple similar to Kasi. There
are shrines for Bhairavar, Iravatheeswarar, Vara Siddhi Vinayaga and
Chandikeswarar in the temple premises. Theertham associated with this Temple is
Kandha Pushkarini. Sthala Vriksham is Paneer Tree.
Festivals
Chithra Pournami, Vaikasi
Visakam, Aani Uthiradam, Panguni Uthiram, Thai Poosam, Aadi Kiruthigai,
Karthigai Somavaram and Margazhi Thiruvadirai are the festivals celebrated in
this Temple.
Singers
Saint Arunagirinathar had sung
about Lord Murugan of this Temple is his Thirupugazh Hymns.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
2 Kms from Ambagarathur, 7 Kms from Peralam, 7.5 Kms from Peralam Railway
Station, 12 Kms from Koothanur, 11 Kms from Thirunallar, 17 Kms from Karaikal, 32
Kms from Thiruvarur, 24 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 44 Kms from Kumbakonam, 85 Kms
from Thanjavur and 135 Kms from Trichy Airport.
Location