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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