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SRI BALASUBRAMANIAN TEMPLE

Uthiramerur, Tamilnadu, India

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The main diety of this temple is lord Balasubramanian, faces north and west direction in this temple. Here diety is 6 feet tall in standing posture with his vel weapon and Cock symbol flag aside, while the vahan peacock is at his feet.

Interesting Facts

  • The place is on both sides of River Seyyaru known as Utharavahini.
  • Sage Kashyapa had his hermitage here and performed penance for the welfare of mankind.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (27 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season- August to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
  • Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Kanchipuram Bus Stand
28.5 KM 1800 - 419 - 4287
Kanchipuram New Railway Station
29.9 KM 139
Chennai International Airport
69.7 KM 044 2256 1122

Architecture

Sri balasubramanian temple and built in Pallava style. Temple has a five tier Rajagopuram. The Bali peeta and the flag postkodimaram are in between them. Swing Mandap and the Vasanth Mandap. Temple Pond in front of the temple.

Religious Significance

The place has the history of lord muruga himself standing as his own vel weapon to protect the sages in penance from the threats of demons. The place is known as Ilayanar Velur – Ilayanar is youthful muruga, velur is the place where the vel stood. The place on both sides of river seyyaru then known as utharavahini was then a forest region. Many rishis were performing penance here. Sage kashyapa had his hermitage here and performed penance for the welfare of mankind. Two demons, armed with their boons of immortality, began to harass the sage who appealed to lord kadamba nathar for protection. Lord assured the sage that his younger son Muruga would destroy the demons and protect all sages. He also assured the sages that his Sword also would be sent to assist Muruga in the war against the demons. Taking on the command of his divine Father, muruga set out on the protection mission. He called the demons and advised them. But their pride ignored his advice. Lord muruga instructed his Vel to stand guard on the eastern side of the hermitage to prevent the demons. Lord Muruga separated the head of magaran with the sword given by lord shiva. Seeing the death of his brother, malayan used the magic taught by Maya the mother of surapanma which could not stand before the sword of lord Shiva. The place where the head of malayan fell is called malayankulam and that of magaran’s defeat as magaral. After executing the orders of lord Shiva, muruga built a temple for lord tirukadamba nathar. Lord Shiva asked the Son to stay there and grant all boons to his devotees. It is at this Ilayanar velur, the temple of lord balasubramaniar stands now. This Temple has been praised in thirupugazh Hymns of Arunagirinathar.

History

Temple was 500-1000 years old and built by Jeyam Konda Chozhan.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 05:00 AM - 08:00 AM 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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SRI BALASUBRAMANIAN TEMPLE

Uthiramerur, Tamilnadu, India

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