Belukurichi Sri Palaniyappar Temple, Namakkal

Address

Belukurichi Sri Palaniyappar Temple, Belukurichi, Sendamangalam, Namakkal District- 637411, Phone: +91 – 95244 49931

Deity

Sri Palaniyappar

Introduction

Location:

• Belukurichi village, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu.
• Approximately 28 kilometers from Karur, 18 kilometers from Namakkal, and 30 kilometers from Thiruchengodu.

Puranic Significance

Main Deity:

• Dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Palani Appa.
• The idol represents Lord Murugan in a unique form as a hunter, known as ‘Veduvan Kolam,’ with his hair knotted atop and adorned with a string of Kondrai flowers (Golden shower).

Historical Significance:

• Believed to be around 1000 years old, attracting the attention of several kings due to its uniqueness.

Unique Idol:

• The deity is a swayambu idol, believed to have formed naturally.
• Holds a rooster (Cheval) in his left hand, a feature not found in any other temple worldwide.
• The idol also includes:
  • A Vajra vel.
  • A Pichuva kathi in its waistband.
  • Sandals on its feet.
• Depicted with a three-part spear (Vel), symbolizing the powers of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Brahma bestowed upon Lord Murugan.
• A Shiva lingam is etched above the entrance of the sanctum sanctorum.

Religious Significance

• Highly significant for devotees of Lord Murugan, linked to the legend of him disguising himself as a hunter youth to marry Valli.

Worship and Festivals

• Devotees visit to seek blessings and participate in various festivals, including:
  • Kanda Shasti
  • Thai Poosam
  • Panguni Uttiram
  • Chitra Pournami
  • Agni Nakshatram
  • Vaikasi Visakam
  • Aadi Perukku
  • Aadi Krithigai
  • Tamil New Year (Chithirai)
• The temple performs elaborate pujas and midnight worship on full moon days, believed to bring changes in the deity’s appearance.

Beliefs

• After bathing in Yaanai Paali theertham, devotees pray to Lord Muruga for remedies related to skin allergies, bone problems, and childlessness.
• Practitioners of yogasana pray to Lord Muruga for excellent results.
• Special poojas are conducted during the Tamil month of Chithirai, as it is believed that Siddhars worship Lord Muruga on that day.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Belukurichi

Nearest Railway Station

Namakkal

Nearest Airport

Coimbatore

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