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SRI BALASUBRAMANIAR TEMPLE

Vennamalai, Karur, Tamilnadu, India

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God

This temple was dedicated to Subramanya Swamy.

Best Season To Visit

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

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 (30 °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
Vennaimalai Bus Stop
550 MTRS 1800-419-4287
Karur Junction
4 KM 139
Tiruchirapalli International Airport
95 KM 07373774163

Architecture

The temple has an elevated structure climbed through a flight of steps. There is a three-tiered rajagopuram, the gateway tower leading to the sanctum. At the bottom of the hill there is a tall granite pillar which is axial to the sanctum. The sanctum houses the image of Balasubramaniyaswamy. In the north west shrine facing the sanctum, the images of Kasi Viswanathar and Visalakshi, the parents of Balasubramaniyaswamy are housed. There is a shrine of Vinayaga facing east in the foothills. The temple tank, Thenu theertham is located outside the temple.

Religious Significance

Lord Brahmma got to be distinctly glad for his calling of making the world and the creatures. Lord Shiva needed to instruct a lesson to him. At a phase, Brahmma couldn't proceed with his creation work. He understood his habit and asked Shiva's exculpate. He was prompted by Lord Shiva to perform compensation in Vanjivanam. Interim, the creation employment was endowed to the perfect cow Kamadenu. Kamadenu made a hillock of butter and furthermore a spring with sweet water to shield every one of the creatures from thirst and appetite. This is the reason, even today, the stones of the slope is wonderfully cool notwithstanding amid hot summer. Remaining in the very place favours the individual with astuteness and freedom from shades of malice. Lord Balasubramania is all effortless in the temple.

History

It is an ancient and historical temple, the exact date and construction of the temple was remains unknown.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 06:00 AM - 11:00 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 BALASUBRAMANIAR TEMPLE

Vennamalai, Karur, Tamilnadu, India

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