Devar Kanda Nallur Kumaraswamy Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Devar Kanda Nallur Kumaraswamy Temple, Devar Kanda Nallur, Kudavasal Taluk, Thiruvarur – 613 704 Mobile: +91 94424 67891

Deity

Kumaraswamy Amman: Valli and Deivanai

Introduction

• Location: Devar Kanda Nallur Village, Kudavasal Taluk, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Presiding Deity: Lord Murugan, also known as Kumaraswamy.
• Consorts: Valli and Deivanai.
• Urchavar: Murugan.
• Sthala Vriksham: Vanni tree.
• Theertham: A well within the temple premises.
• Administration: Under the control of the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR & CE) Department.

Puranic Significance

• Cooling Down Parvathi:
  • The legend states that Lord Muruga came to Devar Kanda Nallur to pacify his mother, Parvathi, who was furious after a prophecy warned that her unborn child would cause destruction.
  • Mother Parvathi, disguised as a midwife, intervened during the pregnancy of Vallala Maharaja’s wife, destroying the evil child without spilling blood.
  • When the king attempted to harm Parvathi, she beheaded him out of rage.
  • To calm her down, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, along with other deities, descended, but it was Lord Muruga who ultimately succeeded, leading to the temple’s establishment.
• Name Origin: The name “Devar Kanda Nallur” translates to “the village where the Devas reside,” reflecting the area’s divine significance.

Beliefs

• Devotees visit the temple seeking blessings for:
  • Removal of marriage delays.
  • Child boon.
  • Career promotions and general life advancements.
• Popular offerings include milk pots, Kavadi, corn, and grains.

Special Features

• Temple Architecture:
  • The entrance faces east and features five Kalasas (sacred pots).
  • The Mahamandapam (great hall) has the capacity to accommodate 400 people.
  • A Kalasa is present on the Vimana (tower) above the sanctum sanctorum.
• Orientation:
  • Lord Vinayaka and the presiding deity, Kumaraswamy with his consorts, face east.
  • A wedding hall is located on the left side of the temple.
  • Opposite the temple is a plain ground with a Neem tree.
• Antiquity: The temple’s history is believed to exceed 1,000 years, with consecration completed in October 2011.
• Idols: All deities are crafted from stone, enhancing the temple’s traditional aesthetic.
• Nearby Temples: Close to Lord Thyagaraja Temple and Vilamal Patanjali Manoharar Temple, adding to the site’s spiritual significance.

Festivals

• Major festivals celebrated in the temple include:
  • Panguni Uthiram (March-April)
  • Vaikasi Visakam (May-June)
  • Various festivals associated with Lord Murugan.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Devar Kanda Nallur

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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