Sri Balasubramanya Swamy Temple, at Pugalur 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 latter turned to Pugalur. But this temple mentions as Pugazhiyur Murugan Temple.

 

The presiding deity : Sri Bala Subramanya Swamy

Some of the important details are.....

At the entrance of the steps Mandapam with Subramaniyar vahana Peacock. Sannadhi for Malai Padi Ayyanar, a guarding deity and Sapthakannaiyars at at the middle of the hill. Stucco images of the Shiva’s family depicts 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, peacock  vahana are in front. The temple is facing north. Sannadhi for Meenakshi, Sundareswarar, Natarajar, Arumugar, Nagars, Navagrahas, Sani, Durgai. Reddi Chettiar statues with his two wives are in the outer prakaram. (The Reddy Chettiars might have done thirupani to this temple).

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

ARCHITECTURE

The Sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, Artha mandapam and mukha mandapam.

 

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

The temple may belongs to 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 had done  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 told  that the deity is worshiped as a small child  in the morning, as adult in the afternoon and aged in  the evening.  Devotees believes that marriage obstacles will be removed if one pray Sri Balasubramaniar.

TEMPLE TIMINGS:

The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs to 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:CLICK HERE

 Base Mandapa

 Lord Shiva Family story associated with Palani sthala puranam

Sri Valli 

 Saptakannis

---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---