Siruvapuri Sri Balasubrahmanyam (Murugan) Temple, Thiruvallur

Address

Siruvapuri Sri Balasubrahmanyam (Murugan) Temple, Siruvapuri Rd from National Hwy 5, Chinnambedu, Thiruvallur Tamil Nadu 601101 +91- 44 2471 2173, 94442 80595, 94441 71529

Diety

Sri Balasubrahmanyam Amman: Valli

Introduction

Bala Subramanya Temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan located at Siruvapuri in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. This holy place is currently called as Chinnambedu. This Temple is about 500 years old. Lord Muruga here is believed to grant wishes for those intend to buy or construct a house. The place is connected with Ramayana and Rama’s sons Lava-Kusha. This Temple is glorified by Arunagirinathar’s (14th Century) Thiruppugazh Hymns. This Temple is Administrated by The Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department. The specialty of this place is the peacock made in emerald stone. The Prime Deity Balasubrahmanya is about 4.5 feet height and appears in standing posture. Opposite him is the sanctum of Saint Arunagirinathar. It is of significance to note that all the god-images except that of Muruga are sculpted in emerald stone. On the right side of Lord Muruga is the sanctum of Annamalaiyaar and Unnamulai Ambal. Between them stand Lord Muruga and his spouse Valli hand in hand and grace us – this is a special feature and a rare sight.

Puranic Significance

After the ‘Pattabhishekam’ Lord Rama sent away his pregnant wife Sita because of the people’s abuse. Lava and Kusa were born there. Lord Rama then performed ‘Aswamedha Yaagam’. To perform a Yaagam without the wife is against the rules prescribed for conducting the Yaagam. So, the Yaaga horse sent to different countries was imprisoned and tied up. Since the horse did not return Lord Rama sent Lakshamana to release it. Hence Lord Rama himself went in person and got released the horse. This is the information of the Ramayana period. This historical information can be got in the Thiruppugazh song that two small boys confronted Rama with bow and his retinue in this victorious place. The history of this holy place says that both Lava and Kusa fought with Lord Rama and that place is Siruvapuri alias Chinnampedu. Siruvar+ ambu+etu became Chinnampedu. ‘Pedu’ is the quiver. Kai kotutha kai (Hand that gave hand): Murugamaiyaar, a Muruga-devotee who lived in this sacred place was always in meditation of Lord Murugan. Her husband who doubted her chastity, cut off her hand. But she continued to be in meditation. Lord Muruga appeared before her and graced her. Her hand got attached and she regained her original physical self..

Beliefs

Those who come to have darshan in this temple need not strain themselves by observing strict vows like fasting. One need not come in person also. The belief is that just by remembering Siruvapuri Murugan, a person gets what he desires, like a person attaining Mukti just by thinking of Tiruvannamalai. To worship here is good for those who wish to construct a new house. Once their wishes are fulfilled, the devotees perform ‘milk abhishekam’ to Lord Muruga. The belief is to worship this Bridegroom of Valli on the Poosam star day, one gets married quickly, because it is said that the wedding of Valli and Murugan happened on the Poosam star day. At Tiruttani, the wedding of Valli is performed on the Poosam star day of Maasi(Feburary) month.

Special Features

The Rajagopuram of this temple has five stages. A unique feature of this temple is the Maragatha Mayil (Peacock) the carrier of Lord Muruga made of green stone. Arunagirinathar is seen just near the sanctum facing the Lord. Arunagirinathar has visited this temple and sung many Thiruppugazh songs here. He also has composed an Archanai Thiruppugazh on Lord Muruga, which if recited fulfils ones wishes. Other deities are Maragatha Vinayakar, Aadhi Murugar, Naagar, Venkatrayar, Muniswaraar and Bairavar