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Subramania Swamy Temple
- Alakapuri,Kerala
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Overview
Balasubramania Swamy Temple, an oasis of peace and tranquility, is located near Alakapuri Auditorium at Sasthamangalam in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The main deity of the temple is Lord Muruga known by the name Balasubramania Swamy.
Cradled in enchanting majestic ambience, the temple complex houses sub shrines of Lord Shiva, goddess Durgaand Lord Ganesh. It is believed that one can accomplish all his desires by worshipping Balasubramania Swamy.
Festivals
Skanda Shashti in October-November is celebrated with pomp and splendor by the devotees.
How To Reach Thiruvananthapuram
Airport
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the nearest airport.
Railways
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearby railway access.
Road
Thiruvananthapuram is well connected by road. Private and Kerala govt. Road Transport Corporation (KRTC) buses do ply regularly from several cities of Kerala to Thiruvananthapuram. One can take private buses from cities like Bengaluru and Chennai.
Temple Address
Subramania Swamy Temple,
Kochar Rd, Edapazhanji,
Thiruvananthapuram District,
Kerala, Pincode - 695010.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For fulfillment of desires
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 A.M to 9 P.M