Ramalingampatti Sri Pathala Sembu Murugan Temple, Dindigul

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Ramalingampatti Sri Pathala Sembu Murugan Temple, Dindigul

Ramalingampatti,

Dindigul District,

Tamil Nadu– 624622

Contact number +91 978 755 7011 / +91 978 757 7011

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Pathala Sembu Murugan

Introduction

• Temple Name: Pathala Sembu Murugan Temple (also known as Pathala Subramanya Swamy Temple).
• Location: Ramalingampatti, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. Around 15–18 km from Dindigul town, making it easily accessible by road. Dindigul Junction Railway Station, approximately 16 km from the temple.
• Pathala Sembu Murugan Temple Contact number +91 978 755 7011 / +91 978 757 7011
• Presiding Deity: Lord Murugan, worshipped here as Pathala Sembu Murugan (Pathala Subramanya Swamy).
• Surroundings: The temple is nestled amidst scenic mountains, including the Western Ghats, Gopinatha Swamy Hills, and Devarmalai.
• Significance: This sacred shrine is believed to be the place where Lord Murugan emerged giving it high spiritual importance.
• Pathala Sembu Murugan Temple Timings: Generally open from 6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (timings may vary on festival days).

Puranic Significance:

• The pathala subramanya swamy temple has great mythological significance. Legends state that Lord Murugan appeared here from beneath the earth (Pathala), blessing devotees with protection and prosperity. The name “Pathala Sembu” refers to this divine emergence.
• Siddhar Bogar’s Contribution: Siddhar Bogar, a revered figure, is said to have made the Balakumaran statue in Palaniyambadi out of Navabhashana (a mixture of nine metals), believed to promote physical and mental well-being.
• Lord Muruga’s Idol: The idol of Lord Muruga in the temple was created about 1000 years ago by a disciple of Siddhar Bogar, a spiritual guru from Thirukovilur, using a mixture of five metals (gold, silver, copper, iron, and lead).
• The idol was worshipped daily for its power to provide strength to the body.
• Gandhamaran’s Contribution: Several hundred years later, Gandhamaran, a descendant of Bhaskara Sethupathi, King of Ramanathapuram, realized the glory of the temple and initiated poojas.
• Devotees later gathered to construct a new temple, and Kumbabhishekam (consecration) was performed recently.

Beliefs:

• Devotional Prayers: Devotees visit the temple to pray for:
  • Child boon
  • Prosperity
  • Fearlessness
• Devotees also offer vastras (clothes) and ornaments to Lord Murugan.

Special Features:

• Temple Age: The temple is believed to be 1000 years old.
• Guardian Deity: At the entrance, Sangi Karuppasamy, a 15-foot tall guardian deity, stands watch.
• Selva Vinayagar: Lord Ganesha (Selva Vinayagar) gives darshan in the front hall.
• Kalabhairava: The deity of Kalabhairava, also known as Bharivar, graces the Artha Mandapam.
• 18 Sacred Steps: There is a path of 18 steps leading to the sanctum sanctorum, which is 16 feet deep.
• Sri Pathala Sembu Murugan Darshan: During the Kumbabhishekam, devotees are blessed with darshan of Sri Pathala Sembu Murugan.
• Nearby Temple: The nearby temple of Jalakandeswarar is blessed by Easan.
• Pradosha Period: Special ablutions and poojas are performed during the Pradosha period for Lord Murugan.

Festivals:

• Purattasi Brahmotsavam
• Panguni Uthiram
• Masi Makam
• Vaikasi Visakam
• Thiru Karthikai
• Vaikunda Ekadashi
• Sravana Deepam

Century/Period

21.08.2001

Nearest Bus Station

Ramalingampatti

Nearest Railway Station

Dindigul 

Nearest Airport

Madurai

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