- Special Features
Foundation Year500-1000 years oldSthala TreeVilwaTheerthamSaravana PoigaiRathamArchitectureOther SpecialityLord Subramany-Muruga gracing with His consort Valli alone in Tiruparankundram facing North, graces in this temple with both Mothers Valli and Deivanai facing north. During Sekkizhar Guru Puja, Lord comes down from the hill temple to grace darshan to Sekkizhar in the footthill temple.
- Sthala Puran
After conquering the demons in Tiruporur, Lord Muruga proceeded to Tiruthani in a happy mood. He installed a Shiva Linga and performed Shiva Puja on His way with deep meditation. This temple was later built by Kulothunga Chozha. Lord Shiva, worshipped by Muruga graces in the name of Kandleeswarar in a separate shrine.
- Architecture
Lord Vishnu, Lord Dakshinamurthy and Mother Durga grace on the sanctum walls of Lord Muruga shrine. Lord Kasi Viswanatha, Mother Visalakshi, Lord Vinayaka, Bhairava, Navagrahas the nine planets and Nagar (serpent deities) shrines are in the prakara.
There are 84 steps to reach this hill temple. The design of the sanctum sanctorum is noteworthy. The devotee can see Lord alone if he/she is just in front of the shrine. If the devotee looks at the shrine either from the left or right of the shrine, he/she can have darshan of the Lord either with Mother Valli or Mother Deivanai. The Dwarapalakas (securities) at the entrance hold the weapons Vajram and trident.
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
Majority of the devotees pray for removal of obstacles in marriage proposals.
Offerings to DeityDevotees perform abisheks and wedding festival for Lord Muruga, offer vastras.
Stotras and Mantras
- FestivalsVaikasi Visakam in May-June, Skanda Sashti in October-November, Tirukarthikai in November-December, Thai Poosam in January-February and Panguni Uthiram in March-April are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
- Sodasha Upcharas
- PrasadhasThe abishek Vibhuti (sacred ash) is offered as Prasad.
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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