Vadachennimalai Balasubramaniar Temple, Salem

VADACHENNIMALAI BALASUBRAMANIAR TEMPLE

Vadachennimalai, Salem, Tamilnadu, India

God

Presiding deity Lord Muruga appears in three postures as a smiling child, as Dandayuthapani the ascetic and a Gruhastha-family man with His consorts Valli and Deivanai.

Interesting Facts

The uniqueness of this temple is that the Lord is present here in three different forms- as a sweet child in the sanctorum, the nearby shrine in the form of a Brahmachari, Dhandayuthapani and in the final shrine as a Grahastha, Shri Valli Devasena Sametha Shri Subramanya Swamy. All are Swayumbu Murthis. Perhaps, we don’t get to see Him in three Swayambu Forms in any other Murugan 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 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.

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

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Gandhi puram Bus Stand	3.2 KM	1800-419-4287
Attur Railway Station	10 KM	139
Salem Airport	87.5 KM	04290-220060

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Attur Railway Station	10 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Salem Airport	87.5 KM	04290-220060

Architecture

The temple is situated on top of a hillock and the steps are divided into sixty segments. Sri Balasubramaiya Swamy Temple has a 5 tier Rajagopuram and has a Vasishta Theertham.

Religious Significance

As per legend, several decades ago, some shepherds were grazing their sheep near this hill. One day, a new boy appeared in their midst. When the shepherds were climbing the hill in a competition, the new boy climbed very fast and when he reached the peak, it became very bright and the new boy disappeared. When it was informed to the village elders, they went to the hill top and found the three Murthis with evidence of Pooja being performed there. It is believed that originally there were only two shrines here- Subramanyar and Dhandayuthapani. Later Murugan came in the dream of one of the devotees and demanded the installation of the Child Form also. Hence the Balasubramanya idol was subsequently installed. Here He is wearing a Rudrakshamala and is adorned with a turban on His head.

History

This temple was 500-1000 years old.

Temple Timings

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