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Anubhavi Subramania Temple
- Anikatti,Tamil Nadu
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Located hilltop at Anikatti, Coimbatore the Manchester of South India is the Anubhavi Subramaniya Temple. The Anubhavi Subramania Temple is a rare temple dedicated to God Murugan and stands as the testimony of Hanuman's meeting with Subramaniya. This shrine was earlier known as Hanu Bhavi (Hanu for Hanuman and Bhavi Means Water Well) over time has come to be called Anubhavi. The presiding diety Murugan is seen here in the form of Subramaniya.
This shrine signifies the location where Hanuman meets Subramaniya and is guided. Located on a hill top and in the midst of lush greenery, with the Western Ghats on its flank, this temple offers unmatched tranqulity and peace to the devotee.
The story of this shrine as it unfolded is...when Hanuman went in search of Sanjeevini, the herb with magical healing properties that would be used to rescue the dying Lakshmana he loses his way. Losing his sense of direction a thirsty and weary Hanuman descends on this hillock. Sensing the criticality of Hanuman's pursuit of Sanjeevani, God Murugan appears as Subramania. Explaining to the mighty Hanuman, God Subramania directs him up north towards the right mountain ranges where Sanjeevani may be found. To address Hanuman's thirst and tiredness, the caring Subramania carves a stream of water with his weapon the divine javelin (Vel). Miraculosly till now this water hole has not gone dry. Defying logic, this underground water hole is situated high above the hills and contains medicinal and healing properties.
Devotees visit this temple seeking Subramaniya's blessings for clarity, overcome confusion, general health and well being. Several miracles expereineced by pilgrims include true accounts of resolution of family discord, marital discord and speedy recovery from ailments.
The Anubhavi Subramania Temple is nested right on top of the hill, with a trek requiring the devotees to climb about 1,000 steps. Overlooking the main shrine is small Shiva sanctorum where God Shiva in the form of Sundareswarar graces the devotees.
The last Kumbabhishekam was performed in the year 1969.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For clarity
- overcome confusion
- General health and well being
- For resolution of family discord
- Marital discord
- Speedy recovery from ailments
Shlokas
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.
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.
Timings
10.00 am to 1.00 pm 1.30pm to 4.30 pm