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Foundation YearThe Vadapalani temple was built in the late 19th centurySthala TreeAthi TreeTheerthamTirukulamRathamArchitectureOther Speciality
- Sthala PuranThe Vadapalani temple was built in late 19th century. It all began with Annasamy Naicker , a staunch devotee who with faith in the lord`s powers built a small thatched hut, placed a painted picture of Lord Murugan and began worshipping it religiously everyday. The story goes that once, Annasamy Naicker had chronic stomach ache that he couldn`t find cure to. He travelled wide and far visiting sacred temples of Lord Muruga in spite of very limited to no transport facilities from Thiruthani, Thiruporur braving the rains , the cyclones and thieves on the roads. One day a Sadhu appeared in Annasamy Naicker`s dreams and said when Murugan is right in your house why do you go in search of him all over? He work up with a start, returned home and shared the story with his family and began worshipping the lord with fervent sincerity. With that his daily Pooja routine continued twice everyday in his very home. One day, on the word of a Palani Sadhu he met, Annasamy Naicker offered his tongue at the Thiruthani temple. That put an end to his ailments.
One day when he pursued on his dream trip to the Southern Pazhaniyathra, as he returned after his Darshan of the Dandayuthapani, while descending the steps, a beautiful picture of lord Murugan grabbed his eyes. He was mesmerized by it. He considered it a priceless possession and brought it home to Chennai. He placed it in his home and put a thatched roof over it. He asked his family to shift elsewhere and considered it the very sacred aboard, the Palani. he started solving the problems of others by his Arul Vaakku during pooja. He is also known as Pavadam since he offered his tongue to Lord Muruga and took the Pavadam.
As time went by, he realized that Rathinasamy Chettiyar who was beside him, assisting in the proceedings at all times would be the best successor to take on the sacred deed. When asked at an unexpected and sudden moment Rathinasamy Chettiyar said with all humbleness and hesitation that since he is a family man he might not be able to take on as a successor but will continue to assist and be of help. In response, Annama Naiykar expressed his wish to build a temple at this spot. Rathinasamy Chettiyar accepted this task at once. He said if you give me your consent I shall begin the deed at once and would also arrange to make a beautiful idol as the one in Palani. Annamasami responded saying why would one have to wait for consent when it comes to the matters of good and gave Thiruneer to Rathinasay as a signal to begin the sacred work at once.
- ArchitectureThe Eastern TowerRajagopuram
Tower Name - The Eastern Tower
No.of Kalasam - 0
Lightning Arrester - No
Tower Description - The Raja Raja Cholan was built in the year 1984 at the height of 42 feet in the eastern tower. The eastern tower has three levels
West GopuramTower Name - Rajagopuram
No.of Kalasam - 0
Lightning Arrester - No
Tower Description - The Rajagopuram triangle of the temple and a Rajagopuram built during its renovation during the 1920s. The tower at the entrance of the temple depicts legendary stories from Skanda Purana. There are 108 gestures in Bharat Natyam in the Eastern Gopuram at a height of 40 meters. Devotees come to pay homage to Murugan in Pooja activities such as Pallaiyarai, Kalasanthi, Uchikulam, Syarabada and Arthara. The Shiva and Murugan forms are depicted as sculptures in the towers. Rajagopuram is located in the east. Rajagopuram is 72 feet tall. The altar and the flag are located on the Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum houses the sanctum sanctorum, Ardhamandapa, Maha Mandapam, Tiruchirappalla Mandapam, Vehicle Hall, Ursavar Mandap and Kalyana Mandap. The sanctum sanctorum is in the temple. Murugan is in the sanctum sanctorum.
North GopuramTower Name - West Gopuram
No.of Kalasam - 0
Lightning Arrester - Yes
Tower Description - The west tower was built in 1984 during the Raja Chola period at a height of 42 feet. The western tower has three levels.
Tower Name - North Gopuram
No.of Kalasam - 0
Lightning Arrester - No
Tower Description - The Raja Raja Cholan was built in the year 1984 at a height of 36 feet. The northern tower has three levels
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