Balasubramanya Swamy Temple, Teynampet, Chennai
Balasubramanya Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated
to Lord Murugan located at Teynampet, well-known locality of Chennai City in
Tamil Nadu. This Temple is Approximately 500 years old. This temple is one of
the famous Temples In south Chennai.
Legends
Brahma Sastha Form:
Lord Brahmma during his visit to Kailash ignored Muruga
as he was a little boy. Muruga intercepted Brahmma and enquired about his
position and qualifications. Generally, one who questions the other would be
either old in age or one holding a higher position. Here, it was vice versa.
While questioning the Creator, Lord Muruga had both his hands on the hip with a
senior look and proved that he was more learned than the Creator. Lord Muruga
appears in this posture in the temple.
Lord Muruga helped Aandis
to quench their thirst:
Later some poor people (Aandi) were worshipping him. A
devotee on his pilgrimage stayed here and wanted to have a bath and worship the
Lord and asked the Aandis for a river or well. They said there is none such
nearby. A little boy came there, took the traveler to a place and punched the
earth with Vel at a place. A spring came up and the traveler’s joy knew no
bounds. Lord Muruga granted darshan to him and stayed as Lord Balasubramanya.
Kai Kotutha kai (Hand that
gave hand):
Murugamaiyaar, a Muruga-devotee who lived in this sacred
place was always in meditation of Lord Murugan. Her husband doubted her
chastity, cut off her hand. But she continued to be in meditation. Lord Muruga
appeared before her and graced her. Her hand got attached and she regained her
original physical self.
History
Originally, this Temple was called as Ramalingeswarar
Temple (Lord Shiva) by people. Approximately 50 years before, Shrine for Lord
Murugan with his consorts Valli and Deivanai & a huge Rajagopuram was
built. After that people used to call this Temple as Balasubramanya Swamy Temple.
The Temple
Though the presiding deity is Lord Shiva called as
Ramalingeswarar but the temple is famous for Lord Murugan. Lord Balasubramanya
is about 4.5 feet height and appears in standing posture. Opposite him is the
sanctum of Saint Arunagirinathar. It is of significance to note that all the images
except that of Muruga are sculpted in emerald stone. The specialty of this
place is the peacock made in emerald stone. On the right side of Lord Muruga is
the sanctum of Annamalaiyar and Unnamulai Ambal.
Between them stand Lord Muruga and his spouse Valli hand
in hand and grace us – this is a special feature and a rare sight. The belief
is to worship this Bridegroom of Valli on the Poosam star day, one gets married
quickly, because it is said that the wedding of Valli and Murugan happened on
the Poosam star day. At Thiruthani, the wedding of Valli is performed on the
Poosam star day of Maasi month.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 06:00 A.M to 11:00 A.M and
05:00 P.M to 9:00 P.M.
Pooja Timings
S. No
|
Poojai
|
Timings
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1)
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Kalasanthi Poojai
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6:00 A.M to 7:00 A.M
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2)
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Uchi Kala Poojai
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10:45 A.M to 11:00 A.M
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3)
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Sayaratchai Poojai
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5:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M
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4)
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Arthajamam Poojai
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8:45 P.M to 9:00 P.M
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Festivals
Aadi Fridays, Pongal, Monthly Pradoshams, Thai Poosam,
Tamil New year, Chithra Pournami, Arudra Darshanam, Margazhi Thiruvadirai,
Kandha Sashti, Avani Sukala Chathurthi and Monthly Kiruthigai are the festivals
celebrated here.
Prayers
Devotees worship Lord Murugan and Lord Shiva for
overcoming marriage obstacles and longevity for Husband’s life.
Contact
Balasubramanya Swamy Temple,
Eldams Road, Teynampet,
Chennai District - 600 018
Phone: +91 44 2435 1892
Mobile: +91 98841 72712 /
98410 53511
Email: ponsaravananeo.chn@gmail.com
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 100 meters from Eldams
Road Bus Stop, 350 meters from Teynampet Metro Station, 2 Kms from Mylapore
Railway Station, 7 Kms from Egmore Railway Station, 9 Kms from Chennai Central
Railway Station, 10 Kms from Koyambedu Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus and 13 Kms
from Chennai Airport.
Location
