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Arulmigu Velayuthaswamy Temple
- Thindal,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Thindal is a small hill located in the Erode-Perundurai route, approximately 8 Kms from Erode. There is a strong belief that Erode is always a prosperous town, due to the fact that Lord Thindal Murugan is seen gracing from the Thindal malai facing the direction towards Erode. Lord Muruga here is known by various other names such as Thindalmalai murugan, Velayuthaswamy, Kulanthi velayuthaswamy, Kumara velayuthaswamy, and so on.
About the Temple
The temple has an appealing entrance that is located just by the side of the National highway. The images of Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, ValliTheyvanai, Mayilvakanam, Sivan, Parvathi, Saraswathi, Laxmi are beautifully crafted on the entrance arch. The temple houses the famous Arasamarathu Vinayagar, who is a popular deity in this region. This deity is believed to have been found some 40 years ago. Arasamaram is also one of the sacred trees of the temple. The divine vahana of Lord Vinayaka, the mooshika (mouse) is seen in front of the deity.
On further proceeding, one can also find a shrine dedicated to Sree Siththi Vinayaka. There are also two statues dedicated to the Naga Deva and Devi. The shrine of Sri Velayuthaswamy is located in the Munmandapam (Hall). Devotees have to climb a series of steps to reach the sanctum of Sri Velayutha Swamy. Next is the shrine dedicated to the local guardian deity Idumban, which is situated a few steps over the Munmandapam. This deity is also known by the names Idumbakkumaran and Idumbasan. Sri Maga Ganapathi is regarded as the main deity of the Thindal Malai. This deity is popularly called the Thala Vinayagar.
The Utsava moorties of deities like Vinayagar, Velayuthaswamy, Subramaniyar with Valli and Deivanai are found here. The revered Thannasi cave is located towards the northwest from the Velayuthaswamy temple. During the occasion of Karthigai Deepam, the first pooja of the temple is performed at the Thannasi Cave. The statue of the Naga is also found within the Thannasi cave. The Sinai theertham lies to the northeast of Thindal Malai (hill). Thindal Malai covers a area of about 2.43.5 hectare and is around 60 meters tall.
Festivals
A number of festivals are celebrated at Thindal Malai temples every year. Kandhar Shasti,Thirukkarthigai,Thai Poosam and Panguni Uthiram are some of the major festivals celebrated here. A number of devotees visit this temple every year to get the divine blessings of the deities here. Pilgrims from the nearby state of Kerala also visit the temple.
How To Reach Arunachaleswarar Temple
Airport
The closest airport is Coimbatore Airport.
Railways
The nearest railhead is Erode railway station.
Road
The nearest Bus stop is Central Bus stand.
Temple Address
Arulmigu Velayuthaswamy Temple,
Perudurai-Kangeyam Road (SH-96),
Thindal, Erode, Tamil Nadu - 638012.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Good wedded life
- Child boon
- Education
Shlokas
Shadaananam Chandana Liptha Gathram Mahorasam Divya Mayoora Vaahanam Rudrasya Soonum Suraloka Naatham Brahmanya Devam Charanam Prapadye
Meaning -I always take refuge in the 6 faced Lord Guha, who has sandal paste smeared over his body, who is broad-chested, whose vehicle is the peacock, who is Lord Shiva's son and who leads the army of the Devas.
Heyswami Natha Karunakara Dheenabandho Shree Parvatheesha Mukha Pankaja Padmabandho Shree Saadhi Devagana Poojitha Padha Padma Vallesa Nadha Mama Dehi Karaavalambham
Meaning -O! Merciful Lord Swaminatha, who cares for the poor, who is the sun to Lord Shiva's lotus face, whose lotus feet are acknowledged by Lord Vishnu and the others, Valli's Lord, please uplift me by lending me your hand.
Ariru Thadanthozh Vazhga Arumugam Vazhga Veppai Kooru Sei Thanivel Vazhga Kukkudum Vazhga Sevvel Yeriya Magnai Vazhga Aanai Thun Anangu Vazhga Maarila Valli Vazhga Vazhga Seer Adiyar Yellam
Meaning -Oh Muruga, we hail your 12 strong shoulders for they protect us from our enemies, we hail your 6 faces, we hail the Vel, your weapon that broke apart the Krounja mountain to reveal the asura in it. We hail the bird, the cock, that is part of your symbol in the flag. We hail your peacock, that takes you all over the world, we hail your consort Devyani, who was brought up by Indra's white elephant, Airavadam, we hail your other consort, the flawless Valli. And we hail your Bhaktas who worship you as a prayer.
Uruvai Aruvai Uladhai Iladhai Maruvai Malarai Maniyai Oliyai Karuvai Uyirai Gadhiyai Vidhiyai Guruvai Varuvai Arulvai Guhaney
Meaning -O Lord Muruga, you have form and you are formless, you have everything and have nothing, you who exist in the smallest, in flowers, in a bell's ring, in the light. You are the embryo, the life, destiny and fate. Bestow your blessings on us as our guru.
Timings
The temple is open from 6.00 to 12.30 a.m and from 4.00 to 8.30 p.m.