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Sri Balasubramaniaswami Temple
- Mohanur,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The Balasubramaniaswami temple is located in Kanthamalai and is dedicated to God Balasubramaniaswami. The temple is simply identical with that of the Sri Achala Deepeswarar Temple of this place, based on the Mango story that hurt Lord Muruga deciding to leave parents Lord Shiva and Mother Parvathi and Mount Kailash and the divine parents following Him. Lord Muruga stopped here when called by Mother addressing him ‘Mahane’ meaning, Oh! My son. Lord Muruga stopped for a while.
About The Temple
As in Palani, Lord Muruga is facing west here too holding the Danda in right hand standing on a stage called Avudayar. Those facing adverse Mars aspect (Sevvai Dosha) causing delay in marriage pray to Lord Muruga on Tuesdays offering yellow vastras and Sevvarali – red flowers – garlands. There are 39 steps to reach the temple representing 27 stars and 12 zodiac signs. Those with unfavourable stars pray here for relief. Step puja is conducted on Chitra Poornima-full moon day in April-May and special pujas on monthly Kruthika and Sashti days. There is a small hill outside the temple with a shrine for Idumban. He appears with a Kavadi on the shoulders facing south. Lord Vallaba Vinayaka graces with 10 hands. There is a shrine for Saint Arunagiriar. His Jayanthi festival is very grandly celebrated on the Moola star day in Aani month-June-July. There is also a shrine for Lord Kala Bhairava. 108 conch abishek is offered to Kala Bhairava on Ashtami-8th day of the new moon fortnight. As the place belongs to Son (Mahan) of Lord Shiva, it was named Mahanoor which later changed as Mohanur.
Legend and Stories
The story that Lord Muruga left His folks as they didn't give him the Mango brought by Narada is well known among the aficionados. Regardless of all endeavors to support Him, He disclosed to His folks Lord Shiva and Mother Parvathi-that He might want to be separated from everyone else and came to Palani. It is said Mother Parvathi called Him to stop when he exited them and reacting to Mother's call He remained for a minute in this place, as per sthala purana. The temple is worked here in view of this occasion.
Festivals
Thai Poosam in the month of January-February, Skanda Sashi in Aipasi (October-November), Karthikai in November-December and Panguni Uthiram in March-April are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
How To Reach Sri Balasubramaniaswami Temple
Mohanur is 20 km from Namakkal. The temple is very near the bus stand. The Nearest railhead is Namakkal railway station. The Nearest Airport is Trichy Airport.
Temple Address
Sri Balasubramaniaswami Temple,
Kanthamalai, Mohanur,
Namakkal Dist.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For building confidence in children
- For success in all endeavors
- To remove adverse effects of Mars
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 7.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.