Vazhividu Murugan Temple, Trichy

Address

Bharathiyar Salai, Sangillyandapuram,

Tiruchirappalli,

Tamil Nadu 620001

Moolavar

Vazhividu Murugan

Introduction

The Vazhividu Murugan Temple is located in the Roundana area facing the Trichy railway station, Trichy district, Tamilnadu. Here the presiding deity is called as Vazhividu Murugan. Devotees say that the name of this Murugan, Vazhividu Murugan, was given because it fulfills all our expectations. The Temple is believed to be 500-1000 years old Murugan Temple in Trichy district.

Puranic Significance

It is a very small temple. The temple has a sanctum for Lord Murugan with his consorts. Vadivelan has a beautiful figure. From the Rameswaram, this beautiful idol of Lord Murugan, which was from the sea, brought it here and started worshiping at the temple. As Vazhividu Vidu Murugan solves problems of his devotees and guides away in their life, hence the deity of this temple is called Vazhividu Vidu Murugan, which means “Path Guiding”. Shops line both sides of the road from the train station to the central bus station. Most of these shopkeepers open their shops and start their business after visiting and worshiping Lord Murugan every day.
Similarly, people from the surrounding area, if they buy a new two-wheeler or a car, come and park at the entrance of the Murugan temple. And they place the car key at Murugan`s feet and pray. By doing so, Murugan will be able to avoid any road accident.

Beliefs

It is believed that those who worship at this temple will be blessed with peace & prosperity. Lord Muruga shows the way – Vazhividum Murugan. Devotees offer abishek and clothing (Vastras) to Lord Muruga.

Festivals

Panguni Uthiram, celebrated during March – April month
Thai Poosam celebrated during January – February month
Tirukarthikaicelebrated during November – December months.

Panguni Uthiram is the most famous festival celebrated at this temple, which will be declared a local holiday on that day. Those who fulfill the request pay obeisance to Lord Murugan by baptizing him in milk – by carrying Paal Kudam, taking Kavadi.