Kalambur Veera Anjaneya Temple-Thiruvannamalai

Address

Kalambur Veera Anjaneya Temple-Thiruvannamalai

Kalambur village,

Thiruvannamalai district,

Tamil Nadu- 606903

Mobile: +91 – 97893 55114

Moolavar

Veera Anjaneya

Introduction

Location:

• Situated in Kalambur Village, Thiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu.
• Located on the route from Polur to Arani.

Key Features:

• 1000-year-old temple.
• Idol of Sri Veera Anjaneya is 23 feet tall, in Anjali Hastha (folded hands) pose.
• Includes a Samadhi of a monkey that died of electrocution, with first puja offered here before main rituals.

Puranic Significance:

• Temple originated after a monkey died of electrocution on Vaikunda Ekadasi.
• Narayanasami buried the monkey and initiated the temple construction.
• Devotees later installed the 23-foot idol of Sri Veera Anjaneya.

Devotee Practices and Beliefs:

• Silk weavers: Offer their first produce for success and fair trade.
• Quarry workers and sculptors: Pray for safety and quality craftsmanship.
• Electricians: Seek safety during work and protection against electrical accidents.
• General devotees: Pray for education, prosperity, job opportunities, marriage alliances, longevity, and child blessings.
• Offerings include garlands made of Vada, betel leaves, and lime fruits.

Special Features:

• Unique Anjali Hastha pose of Hanuman’s idol.
• Dedicated rituals to the Samadhi of the electrocuted monkey.

Festivals:

• Chithirai Mahalakshmi Lighting Festival (April-May).
• Purattasi Saturdays (September-October).
• Margazhi Hanuman Jayanthi (December-January).
• Vaikunda Ekadasi (December-January).

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/pesum-perumal-temple-koozhampandal_13.html

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Nearest Bus Station

Kalambur

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvannamalai

Nearest Airport

Puducherry

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