Sri Balasubramanya Swamy Temple, at Pugalur Malai /Pugazhi Malai/ Arnattar Malai, Velayuthampalayam, Karur District, Tamil Nadu.

31^st July 2018.

This Sri Bala Subramanya Swamy temple is on a small hill with 350 steps from the base, with a mandapam at the base of the hill. The original name of Pughazhiyur later turned to Pugalur. But this temple is mentioned as Pugazhiyur Murugan Temple.

The presiding deity: Sri Bala Subramanya Swamy

Some of the important details are.....

At the entrance of the steps, a mandapam with Subramaniyar vahana Peacock. Sannadhi for Malai Padi Ayyanar, a guarding deity, and Sapthakannaiyars at the middle of the hill. Stucco images of the Shiva family depict the story associated with Palani Hills Murugan Temple. On the right, Stucco images of Valli and Murugan in the forest with animals. As we stepped further, the Idumpan sannadhi. 

Sri Bala Subramanya Swamy Temple is on the top of the hill,  and balipedam, Deepa sthambam, and peacock  vahana are in front. The temple is facing north. Sannadhi for Meenakshi, Sundareswarar, Natarajar, Arumugar, Nagars, Navagrahas, Sani, Durgai. Reddi Chettiar's statues with his two wives are in the outer praharam. (The Reddy Chettiars might have done thirupani to this temple).

Arunagirinathar has sung the hymn "Thiruppugazh" in praise of Sri Bala Subramanya Swamy of this temple. Panguni uthiram, Kiruthigai, Shasti, and Thaipoosam are celebrated grandly. Devotees used to take different types of Kavadi to this temple.

ARCHITECTURE

The Sanctum sanctorum consists of the sanctum, ardha mandapam, and mukha mandapam.

 

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

The temple may be 400 to 500 years old. The Tamil Nadu News Print and Papers Limited Company  (TNPL) is about 5 km from this place, Velayuthampalayam, and they have made some contributions to this temple.

At the side of the Idumpan sannadhi, there is an entrance to Jain beds with Brahmi inscriptions.

(The Reddy Chettiars might have done thirupani to this temple).

Donors

LEGENDS

As per the legend, before going to Palani, Murugan stayed here as Sri Balasubramaniar to bless his devotees. It was said that the deity is worshiped as a small child in the morning, as an adult in the afternoon, and aged person in the evening. Devotees believe that marriage obstacles will be removed if one prays to Sri Balasubramaniar.

TEMPLE TIMINGS:

The temple will be kept open from 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs, and from 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.

HOW TO REACH:

Velayuthampalayam is about 16 km from Karur and 37 km from Namakkal. TNSTC Buses are available from both places.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

 Base Mandapa

 Lord Shiva's Family story is associated with Palani sthala puranam

Sri Valli 

 Saptakannis

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