Sri Balasubramaniar temple Periyakulam, Theni

SRI BALASUBRAMANIYA TEMPLE

Periyakulam, Theni, Tamilnadu, India

God

The main deity of this temple is Lord Subramanyam graces the devotees with his six merciful faces accompanied by his consorts Valli and Deivanai.

Goddess

Goddesses Valli and Deivanai are consorts of Lord Subramanyam.

Interesting Facts

Saint Arunagirinathar had sung Thirupugazh Hymns on Lord Murugan of this temple.

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 25°C during night)Average - May (36°C during the day and 20°C during night)Lowest - December to February (28°C during day and 19°C during night)Monsoon season – July 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.

Smoâ€‹king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Puthupatti Bus Station	5.5 KM	1800-419-4287
Palani Railway Station	77 KM	139
Madurai Airport	102 KM	0452269 0717

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Palani Railway Station	77 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Madurai Airport	102 KM	0452269 0717

Architecture

The temple was built in Chola style of architecture. It has 5-tiered Raja gopuram. This temple has three Kodimarams facing each shrine respectively. The pillars have the sculptures of Agora Veerabadra, Rudra Thandavamurthi, Manmatha and Mother Durga. The signs of the 27 stars and the 12 zodiac signs are shown on the roof of the Peacock Mandap opposite Lord Muruga shrine. There is a koneru named as Brahmma theertham.

Religious Significance

During the 10th century, Chola Emperor Rajendra Chozhan who ruled this area, came to the Agamalai forest which is situated Western side of the Varaga Nadhi. He was on hunting expedition, at the time of hunting, he hunted a wild pig which was feeding milk to its kids. The wild Pig was killed. The Piglets of the dead wild Pig cried for milk. At that time because of the mercy of Lord Muruga, the Piglets got milk from the dead wild Pig. The king saw that and built a temple for Lord Balamurugan and create a city near to the temple named Kulandhai Managaram. Because of the mercy of Lord Muruga, the dead wild Pig had got place in heaven. The sculpture of these story can be viewed in the temple.

History

The temple was built in 10th century A.D. by Rajendra Chola.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 12:00 PM	04:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Tours

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