Villudayanpattu Siva Subramania Swamy Temple, Neyveli,
Cuddalore
Villudayanpattu Siva
Subramania Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located in
Neyveli Town Ship in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. It is believed to be
more than 800 years old. Though the Temple was under the control of Tamil Nadu
HRCE, but the temple was maintained by Neyveli NLC Corporation.
Etymology
In general Lord Murugan has
spear in his hand, but in the Neyveli temple he was holding the bow, signifying
that he assumed the role of a hunter. Hence, the temple was popularly known as
Villudayanpattu Murugan temple. However, over the period of time it had come to
be known as Veludayanpattu Murugan temple.
Legends
It is believed that Sages and
Devas performed penance on Lord Murugan for his divine darshan. Lord Murugan
appeared to them in the form of light (Jyothi) and then he gave darshan in the
form of Hunter with bows and arrows. Sages built this Temple for Lord Murugan.
In due course of time, the temple got dilapidated and lost to sand. During 13th
Century, this area was ruled Chithrakadavan, a local Pallava chieftain. His
cows used to graze the forest area where the temple was present. When the cows
returned back to palace, the cows did not milk.
Astonished King wanted to know
the reason by himself. Next day he followed the cows and surprised to see the
cows milking automatically near the bush. He instructed his soldiers to clear
the bush. During the process, the shovel hit an object and blood started oozing
out. Shocked King instructed his soldiers to check slowly and they found the
beautiful Muruga Idol. Lord instructed King to build a temple for him in his
dreams. Pious King built the temple for Lord Murugan in this place.
The
Temple
The main entrance leads to the
outer praharam housing the Dwajasthambam and the wedding hall on the right.
Presiding Deity is called as Siva Subramania Swamy. The main sanctum houses
Murugan as a hunter with a bow and arrow and both Valli and Devasena as
consorts on either side. Lord Murugan along with his consorts Valli &
Deivanai are from same stone. It is believed that Lord Murugan Idol is
Swayambu. Normally Lord Murugan will be depicted as having Vel (Lance) and
Dhandam (Baton), but here, he is holding bow and 7 arrows in his hand.
Utsavar Idol was found in the
Sea. When fisher folks went to sea for fishing, they found the idol and
consecrated in this Temple. Just opposite to this Murugan temple, old Ayyanar,
Madurai Veeran & Poorani Pushakalai temple complex is there. The temple is
a very popular tonsuring centre for young kids in Neyveli and nearby.
Temple
Opening Time
The Temple remains open from
06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.30 PM to 09.00 PM.
Festivals
The most important festival
celebrated here is 12 days Panguni Brahmotsavam (Panguni Uthiram) festival
during the Tamil month of Panguni (in between March and April Month of every
year). Kanda Sashti, Monthly Kiruthigai, Monthly Sashti, Pournami are the other
festivals celebrated here.
Prayers
Devotees worship Lord Muruga
with bow for problems in marriage, education and birth of a child. New clothes
and special abishekam are offered. Specially Slippers for Lord Muruga are
donated as a prayer commitment.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
2 Kms from Neyveli Central Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Vadalur, 16 Kms from Neyveli
Railway Station, 30 Kms from Virudhachalam, 44 Kms from Cuddalore, 68 Kms from
Puducherry Airport and 186 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is well
connected to Neyveli Township Central Bus Stand by Autos.