Thiruttani Sri Subramaniaswami (Libra) Tula Rasi Temple, Tiruvallur

Address

Thiruttani Sri Subramaniaswami (Libra) Tula Rasi Temple, 34, Arakkonam Rd, Nethaji Nagar, Thiruttani, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu 631211, Phone: +91-44 2788 5303.

Diety

Subramaniaswami Amman: Valli, Deivanai

Introduction

Tiruthani Murugan temple is located on the hill of Thiruthani, Tiruvallur district, Tamilnadu, India, dedicated to Lord Muruga. The hill has 365 steps indicating 365 days of the year. It is one of the Arupadaiveedu, the six holy abodes of Lord Muruga. It represents the site where Subramanya stayed after destroying the demon Surapadman. Tiruthani is said to be the place where the Lord Subramanya married Valli – one of his two consorts. It is situated amidst a range of hills with a dramatic panoramic view. This sacred place is on the Chennai-Mumbai route, 13 kilometers from Arakkonam and 84 kilometers from Chennai. The temple is more than 1500 Years Old temple. The temple is considered as (Libra) Tula Rasi Parikala Sthalam.

Puranic Significance

Nambirajan, the head of the Gypsy-Kuravas- community found a female child amidst the Valli plants took her and brought her up. He named Her Valli after the plants. Valli was the watch woman in the fields driving the birds. Lord Muruga, to enlighten her of this truth, came in the guise of an aged hunter and persuaded her to marry him. When she refused, He threatened her through an elephant. When Muruga embraced her, the touch cleared her illusions. This event is celebrated as Valli Kalyanam. The place is called Tiruthanigai where Lord Muruga shed his anger after defeating demon Sura in Tiruchendur. In the days followed, the name changed as Tiruthani. Lord Muruga is not holding the Vel weapon which is closely associated with him, but Vajra Hastam in his right hand that would produce a sound as thunder. His left hand is on the hip representing wisdom. There are separate shrines for Valli and Deivanai.

Special Features

Sign No: 7 Type: Air Lord: Venus English Name: Libra Sanskrit Name: Tula Meaning of Sanskrit Name: The Scales Since the Rasi is symbolic of balance, equilibrium and justice are its key notes. Weighing both the sides of every problem is its character. They have a slightly detached temperament and gentle manners. Children will be few in number. They will be interested in gaining knowledge and tend to be eloquent. Gain through woman. Will have a spiritual bend of mind and remain God fearing.

Festivals

10 day Maasi big festival-wedding with Valli in February-March is celebrated in the temple in a grand manner when crowd of devotees would be in lakhs. 10 day Chithirai –April-May, Deivanai festival also is equally big and important drawing lakhs.