Do You Know About the Remarkable Features of the Vazhividum Murugan Temple?

Located in Theni district on the Tamil Nadu-Kerala mountain path, the Vazhividum Murugan Temple is known for its special poojas and unique features. You can learn about them here.

Situated on the Kumuli mountain road through Lower Camp, the Sri Vazhividum Murugan Temple attracts devotees from Kambam, Koodalur, Kumuli, Vandiperiyar, and surrounding areas. Due to its location in the mountain region and the presence of a small waterfall, this Murugan temple is a favorite among devotees.

Special poojas are held for Sri Vazhividum Murugan at Lower Camp during the Tamil months of Thai and Panguni. Thousands of devotees gather here during festivals like Panguni Uthiram and Thaipusam. On these special days, the deity Murugan is adorned magnificently and anointed with tender coconut water, rose water, milk, yogurt, sandalwood, and holy ash, attracting many devotees from Kerala as well. Additionally, the deity is decorated with a crown and flower garlands and appears in royal attire.

Before visiting major Murugan temples like Palani, Tiruchendur, and Tiruttani, devotees from Theni district traditionally undertake a pilgrimage to this temple and offer milk pots as a ritual. Similarly, during the Sabarimala season, devotees do not miss visiting this temple.

Devotees coming to this Vazhividum Murugan Temple perform special rituals like abhishekam (anointment) and lighting lemon lamps. Local people believe that such rituals help remove obstacles to marriage and lead to quick marriages.

There is also a Vinayaka (Ganesha) idol in this temple. Worshipping this Vinayaka and tying a cradle for Murugan is believed to bless childless couples with children soon. During abhishekams and aaradhanams (worship services) for Sri Vazhividum Murugan, devotees believe that obstacles to marriage and childlessness will be removed, and their wishes will be fulfilled soon.

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