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Annamalai Murugan Temple
- Manjur,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The Dandayuthapani Temple is located in Manjur and is dedicated to God Muruga and also called as Annamalai Murugan temple.
About the Temple
The temple feeds all visitors every day. The temple is situated in an environment of natural beauty and pleasant atmosphere.
Thirty years ago, a staunch Lord Muruga Devotee, Guru Krishna Nandaji was wandering in the forests of this region and took up deep penance from a cave here. He installed Lord Muruga in the Annamalai hills and continued the worship. The popularity of the temple gained momentum. This is a temple in the midst of all natural beauty.
Legend and Stories
The one unique significance of the temple is that Lord Muruga decides His dressings (Alankara) each day – as a King-Raja Alankaram, as a poor-Aandi, dressed in His alluring best-Sarva Alankaram. The Lord communicates His desire to the Guru of this place, Sri Krishna Nandaji in his dream which is followed by the priests the next day. The tradition is followed till this day.
Baduga community people perform Bajans in the temple. Devotees pray for wedding boon, for child boon, mental peace, cure from illness, relief from hardships, longevity, profitable farm yields etc. Devotees undertake Kavadi, perform abisheks, tonsuring, poor feeding, carry milk pots, ear boring etc.
Festivals
Kavadi festival in Chithirai (April-May), Guru Jayanthi with Annadhanam (poor feeding) on August 15, Krithika star days and days related to Muruga worship are celebrated in the temple.
How to Reach Annamalai Murugan Temple
Road
Annamalai Murugan Temple, Manjur, The Nilgiris Bus stop.
Railways
The nearest Railway Station is Nilgiris, Coimbatore Railway Station.
Airport
The Nearest Airport is Coimbatore airport.
Temple Address
Annamalai Murugan Temple,
Manjur, The Nilgiris,
Tamil Nadu - 643219.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For marital purposes
- For the gift of childbirth
- For peace of mind
- For relief from illnesses
- For relief from hardships
- For longevity
Shlokas
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.
Jajwalyamananam Sura Brunda Vandhyam Kumaradhaara Thada Manthirastham Kandharpa Roopam Kamaneeya Gathram Brahmanya Devam Charanam Prapadye
Meaning -I look for shelter with the God, who is Brahman, who all the devas salute, who has a temple in the Kumaradhara banks, who shines and has an attractive personality and a very beautiful body.
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.
Timings
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.