Gurusamy Palayam Siva Subramania Swamy Temple, Namakkal

Address

Gurusamy Palayam Siva Subramania Swamy Temple, Gurusamy Palayam Village, Namakkal District- 637403.

Deity

Siva Subramania Swamy Amman: Valli and Deivanai.

Introduction

Location:

• Gurusamy Palayam, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu.
• Approximately 10 kilometers from Rasipuram, on the way to Tiruchengode.

Puranic Significance:

Presiding Deities:

• Dedicated to Lord Murugan, worshipped as Balasubramania and Dhandayuthapani.
• Unique in allowing devotees to worship both deities.

Historical Significance:

• Believed to be around 1000 years old.
• Originally worshipped by Veerabagu, commander of Lord Muruga’s army.

Beliefs:

• Devotees prepare garlands and offer them to seek blessings for early marriages.
• Offering Pongal nivedhana and undertaking Annadhana (food distribution) is believed to bless devotees with abundant farm yields.

Special Features:

• Known for alleviating adverse effects and dosha caused by Mars.
• Lighting ghee lamps in the shrine on nine Fridays or Tuesdays is believed to bring relief and success in marriage proposals.
• Recognized for curing stomach-related health issues, with devotees offering Pongal as nivedhana.

Festivals

Special Rituals:

• Thirukalyana Vaibhavam: Celebrated during the Tamil month of Panguni on the Uthiram star, where devotees prepare garlands for Lord Muruga, seeking blessings for marriage.
• Offering ghee lamps for nine Tuesdays or Fridays to seek relief from Sevvai dosham.
• Devotees pray for relief from stomach issues, often offering Pongal and food as thanks for fulfilled wishes and successful harvests.

Other Deities and Festivals:

• Shrines for Lord Ekambareswarar, Vallaba Ganapathi, Mother Durga, and Sani Bhagwan.
• Festivals celebrated include:
  • Panguni Uthiram (March-April)
  • Aadi Kruthikai (July-August)
  • Vaikasi Visakam (May-June)
  • Masi Magam (February-March)
  • Chitra Poornima (April-May)
  • Tirukarthikai Deepam (November-December)
• The wedding festival of Lord Muruga during Panguni Uthiram is grandly celebrated.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Gurusamy Palayam

Nearest Railway Station

Salem, Karur

Nearest Airport

Coimbatore

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