08th
October 2017.
After
the darshan of Kasi Viswanathar, Sri Marundeeswarar, and Sri Pamban Swamigal
at Thiruvanmiyur, my next destination was the Arupadai Veedu Murugan
temples at Besant Nagar on the seashore. When I reached the temple it was around 07.00 hrs and nobody was there except
the cleaning attendants. A female student was taking photographs of the temple
for her project and I also joined with her to take some pictures of the
temple through my iPhone.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Dr. Alagappan who constructed Hindu temples in the United States also constructed these
temples in granite stones after getting the blessings of Sri Maha Periyava, in the
year 1984. It was his ambition that devotees of Muruga should get the blessing of Arupadai Veedu Lord Murugan in a single
place. Dr M G Ramachandran, the then Chief minister of
Tamil Nadu sanctioned one acre of Land on the seashore. The architect and sthapathi was Mr Muthiah
Sthapathi one of the best sthapatis available in temple architecture.
The
temples in this complex were constructed
in phases completely using granite stones. The Swamimalai temple was
constructed first in the year 1995 in remembrance of Sri Maha Periyava, whose
original name was Swaminathan. The three temples Maha Ganapathi ( New York
Ganapathi ), Palani, and Tiruttani were constructed and consecrated in the year
1998. The three other temples namely
Thiruchendur, Thiruparankundram, and Pazhamudhir Cholai were constructed and
consecrated on 21st June 2002,
in the presence of His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal. Idumban, Navagrahas, Vel mandapam, Yoga
Bairavar, Shasti Mandapam, Sri Govarthini Samedha Sri Sathyagreeswarar temple
abutting Thiruparankundram Temple were
added at a later stage with concrete. The Four-tier Rajagopuram a stone structure was also added to the complex.
LAYOUT
Thiruchendur
Murugan, Senthil Andavar temple is facing east immediately after the Rajagopuram with a balipeedam and Dwajasthambam. Maha Ganapathy or the New York Vinayagar is at the
centre, which is at the back side of Senthil Andavar sannidhi. Pazhamudir Cholai and Thiruparankundram (facing North) are on the South. Palani Malai temple is on the southwest facing west, Thiruthani
Murugan is on the Northwest and Swami Malai Temple is on the southeast ie at
the north side entrance. Elephants are the Vahanas to Thiruthani Murugan and
Swamimalai Murugan Temple in which Thiruthani Murugan Sannidhi Vahana Elephant is facing east direction ie the same direction as Lord
Muruga. A granite Vel with Mandapam is in front of Swamimalai Murugan Sannadhi.
MIRACLES
Many
miracles happened to the devotees after worshiping Lord Muruga of
this temple. Students in large numbers used to pray Swamimalai Murugan
Gurunathan, to score higher marks. The
trustees thought of purchasing a VEL for Swamimalai Murugan when they
approached Vummidi Jewellers, they said it was made ready before the Trustees approached them. was
placed. Added to this Sri Pamban Kumaragurudasa Swamigal, an ardent devotee’s
jeeva Samadhi is close to this temple.
POOJAS AND FESTIVALS / FUNCTIONS
The
festivals like Thai poosam, Panguni Uthiram, Aadi Krithigai, and Skanda Shashti
are celebrated in a grand manner. Homams like Skanda Homam, Rudra Homam, and Ganapathi Homam are regularly conducted at the request of devotees.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The
temple will be kept open between 07.00
hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 Hrs to 20.30 Hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS:
The
temple office may be contacted on the landline number +91 44 24900203
HOW TO REACH:
Just
a KM from Besant Nagar Bus Terminus.
Autos
are available from the bus terminus.
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