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SRI BALASUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE

Ponneri, Tamilnadu, India

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The main diety of this temple is Balasubramanya Swamy is an incrarination of Lord Muruga facing East direction. Lord Balasubramanya in standing posture graces the devotees so mercifully without his weapons Vel, Vajram and Shakti. He is appearing in a royal form. Lord Brahma is facing to Lord Muruga.

Interesting Facts

  • Lord Muruga is praised as Adhikara Murugan, he has lion also as his vahan belonging to mother Shakthi along with peacock and it is significant that the lion is holding the peacock.

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
Periapalayam Bus Stand
16 KM 044-30986319
Ponneri Railway Station
6.3 KM 139
Chennai International Airport
43.4 KM 044-22560551

Architecture

Lord Muraga came to this place as a poor little boy. Lord Muruga had both his hands on the hip with a senior look there are two Elephants near the lord. As he is appearing in a royal form, he is called Adhikara Murugan with authority. The temple is facing in East direction and built in Dravidian style of architecture. The Raja gopuram of this temple has five stages. The dhwaja stambham is placed infront of the temple. The Vimana, tower above the sanctum sanctorum is of Ekadala design.

The legend Andava Kuppam is inscribed at the base of the temple carving in the Fresco. The temple legend says that Brahma was held captive by Murugan as he did not answer his question of the meaning of Pranava manthra and so he was incapacitated by Lord Muruga. Lord Muruga then took over Brahma's kamandalam, Rudhraksham and took over Brahma's duties. These are brought out in beautiful carvings in the fore court pillars. There is a koneru in this temple called as Velayudha theertham.

Religious Significance

Some poor people (Aandi) were worshipping him. A devotee on his pilgrimage stayed here and wanted to have a bath and worship the lord and asked the aandis for a river or well. They said there is none such nearby. A little boy came there, took the traveler to a place and punched the earth with Vel at a place. A spring came up and the traveler’s joy knew no bounds. Lord Muruga granted darshan to him and stayed as Lord Balasubramanya. Lord Brahma during his visit to Kailash ignored Muruga as he was a little boy. Muruga intercepted Brahma and enquired about his position and qualifications. Generally, one who questions the other would be either old in age or one holding a higher position. Here, it was vice versa. While questioning the creator, Lord Muruga had both his hands on the hip with a senior look and proved that he was more learned than the creator. Lord Muruga appears in this posture in the temple. Lord Brahma sought the pardon of Lord Muruga for taking up the creation work though he was not qualified for the job. He is before the sanctum sanctorum as an oval shaped idol without a form. Only the Kamandalam and Akshamala attributed to him are in the circle. In front of the main sannidhi is an oval stone which is Brahma. The temple is 500-1000 years old and built by the local Thevar community.

History

A Mohammeddan commander passing by heard the greatness of this lord and assured the locals that he will give a reward if successful in his mission. He donated lands to the temple. Saint Arunagiriar has sung the praise of Lord Subramanya (Muruga) of this temple in his Tirupugazh hymns. Muruga is believed to have cut the Asura Sooran into two like a carpenter (Thachan in Tamil), thus the name Thachoor. He is believed to have asked the meaning of creation to Brahma and imprisoned him here.

Temple Timings

Day

Sevas

Archanai
All Days
5.00/ Person
Mudi Kanikai
All Days
5.00/ Person
Abhishekam
All Days
150.00/ Person
Santhana Kappu
All Days
200.00/ Person

Pooja

Kalasandhi
All Days
07:00 - 09:00
Uchikala
All Days
10:00 - 11:30
Sayaratchi
All Days
17:30 - 18:30

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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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