This place is about 10 kms from Mettuppalayam (which is about 40 kms to the north of Coimbatore) on the Mettuppalayam-Annur road.
Shri Kalyana Subramanya Swami Temple
The temple is on the top of the small hillock 100 feet high, which is flat at the top. It is believed that the Lord Subramanya (Kumaran) is in the form of the hillock. The area surrounding the hillock is very green and pleasing to the eyes.
History – More than 100 years ago, this hillock was a barren place covered with small wild plants and shrubs. Only the herders used to go up this hill along with their goats for feeding them. Once, these boys found an idol under the bushes which had the legs, head and body portions broken. When the broken pieces were joined, they saw a beautiful idol of Lord Subramanya. After clearing the bushes, the said idol was installed and a small temple constructed where the locals started their worship. However, the idol got further damaged. When the locals were discussing their options in the matter, a blind stranger approached them and told them that worshipping the single Murugan had led to this. He also told them to install the Lord as Kalyan Subramanya Swami along with his escorts, Valli and Devayanai. The temple was constructed accordingly.
Temple – Before starting to climb the hill, we can at the base on the left, the idol of Pulippani Munivar riding a tiger. The idol is very beautiful.
On climbing 20 steps, the shrines of Idumban and Kadamban are seen on both sides.
At the entrance of the temple, shrines of Arunagirinathar and Veerabahu are seen on both sides.
The Vimanam of this small temple is very colorfully made with many beautifully sculptures.
On the Vimanam on the right side, dolls of Kuravan and Kuratti are seen. Kuravan is seen holding a small transistor near his ear and hearing to the music, which is very unique.
The shrines of Lord Shiva and Goddess Sivakami are located behind the temple.
Two large mandaps have been constructed in the front, to enable the devotees who wish to stay and pray.
Prayers & Festivals – Every year during the new year in the month of Chitrai, one can witness the rays of the rising son bathe the Lord completely. The day before, many religious rituals, bhajans, nama japam, etc is done by the devotees in large numbers.
Persons with physical and mental illness come here to participate in the poojas & rituals during all the three times during the day, as they believe that they will be cured of their illness.
The annual car festival is held on Tai poosam day. The next day is celebrated as Pari Vettai when poor feeding is done on a large scale.
Every Ammavasai special poojas are held for Lord Murugan.
Chitra Pournami, Soora Samharam, Karthigai Deepam and Panguni Utram are also celebrated. Tiru Kalyana Utsavam is held the day after Soora Samharam.
History – More than 100 years ago, this hillock was a barren place covered with small wild plants and shrubs. Only the herders used to go up this hill along with their goats for feeding them. Once, these boys found an idol under the bushes which had the legs, head and body portions broken. When the broken pieces were joined, they saw a beautiful idol of Lord Subramanya. After clearing the bushes, the said idol was installed and a small temple constructed where the locals started their worship. However, the idol got further damaged. When the locals were discussing their options in the matter, a blind stranger approached them and told them that worshipping the single Murugan had led to this. He also told them to install the Lord as Kalyan Subramanya Swami along with his escorts, Valli and Devayanai. The temple was constructed accordingly.
Temple – Before starting to climb the hill, we can at the base on the left, the idol of Pulippani Munivar riding a tiger. The idol is very beautiful.
On climbing 20 steps, the shrines of Idumban and Kadamban are seen on both sides.
At the entrance of the temple, shrines of Arunagirinathar and Veerabahu are seen on both sides.
The Vimanam of this small temple is very colorfully made with many beautifully sculptures.
On the Vimanam on the right side, dolls of Kuravan and Kuratti are seen. Kuravan is seen holding a small transistor near his ear and hearing to the music, which is very unique.
The shrines of Lord Shiva and Goddess Sivakami are located behind the temple.
Two large mandaps have been constructed in the front, to enable the devotees who wish to stay and pray.
Prayers & Festivals – Every year during the new year in the month of Chitrai, one can witness the rays of the rising son bathe the Lord completely. The day before, many religious rituals, bhajans, nama japam, etc is done by the devotees in large numbers.
Persons with physical and mental illness come here to participate in the poojas & rituals during all the three times during the day, as they believe that they will be cured of their illness.
The annual car festival is held on Tai poosam day. The next day is celebrated as Pari Vettai when poor feeding is done on a large scale.
Every Ammavasai special poojas are held for Lord Murugan.
Chitra Pournami, Soora Samharam, Karthigai Deepam and Panguni Utram are also celebrated. Tiru Kalyana Utsavam is held the day after Soora Samharam.
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3 comments:
Really I am missing Kumaran kundru,i was there every sunday.
The owner of this blog may concentrate on the founder of the kumaran kundru temple too.. if the owner of the blog wants to see the statue of the founder called Palaniappan of Mongampalayam village nearer to this Kumaran Kundru Temple, just visit back side of the hill... the statue is placed on his body buried, but it is also placed inside the temple's area....
This temple is very power full as well as lot of peoples will be coming here through "PATHA YATHRA" with KAVADI. Am very excited..
"Kumaran Kundru Velanuku Aro Hara,
Harahara Harahara Harahara Harohara!!!!!!!!!!!".............
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