The Visit to this Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple, at
Gobichettipalayam was a part of the Erode District Shiva and Murugan Temple’s
Visit, on 24th, July 2024. This temple is also known as Pachaimalai
Murugan Temple. It was a long wish to visit the Pachaimalai Murugan and
Pavalamalai Murugan Temples of Gobichettipalayam. This Pachaimalai is also
called Maragathagiri/ Maragathachalam. Moolavar is being called different names
like Subramanyaswamy, Murugan, Bala Murugan, Bala Dhandayuthapani,
Moolavar : Sri
Subramanyaswamy / Sri Bala Dhandayuthapani
Some of the salient features of this temple are….
The temple faces west on a small hill and may be
approached through 181 steps and a Road from the base. A 40-feet stucco Murugan
and Sthalapurana images are at the end of the Steps. The Rajagopuram is of 5
tiers. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam, and Peacock Vahanas are before the Sanctum Sanctorum.
Dwarapalakas Veerabhagu and Veera Mahendran are at the entrance of the Sanctum
Sanctorum. Moolavar Murugan /Sri Subramaniaswamy is about 3 feet tall on a 3-foot-tall
pedestal without consorts. Various forms
of Murugan images are in the koshtam. In
the inner praharam Utsavars Shanmugar
with Vallli Devasena, Pradosha Murthy, Uma Maheswarar, Sri Valli Devasena
Subramaniar, Veerabagu, and Shula Devar.
In the outer praharam Vinayagar, Sri Maragatha
Venkatesa Perumal, Maragatha Valli Samedha Sri Maragatheeswarar, Natarajar with
Sivakami, Adhi Vinayagar, Adhi Maragatheeswarar, Adhi Maragathavalli, Idumban,
Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Arunagirinathar, Anjaneyar, Chandikeswarar,
Navagrahas, Bairavar.
Sri Maragatheeswarar Temple…
Moolavar : Sri
Maragatheeswarar
Consort : Sri
Maragathavalli
This Shiva Temple faces east with Balipeedam and
Rishabam. Moolavar is on an elevated level on a round avudayar. In Koshtam,
Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
Ambal is in a separate sannidhi facing east. Ambal is
in standing posture with abhaya varada hastam. Various forms of Amman images
are in the koshtam.
ARCHITECTURE
The main Temple consists of the Sanctum Sanctorum and
Ardha mandapam. The inner and outer praharam are constructed with Common mandapam.
Stucco images of Shiva with Parvati, Arupadai Veedu, and Murugan with Sri Valli Devasena are on the parapet wall. The Main sanctum sanctorum
is on an upanam, Kapota bandha adhistanam with Padma jagathy, kumudam, and Kapotam.
The Bhitti Starts with Vedikai. The pilasters are Vishnukantha pilasters with
square base, kalasam, kudam, plakai and Pothyal. The sanctum sanctorum was
built with black stone from adhistanam to prastaram. The Vimanam above the
prastram was constructed with bricks and cement concrete. The Vimanam is of
Dravida style with stucco images of Murugan’s various forms.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
The temple was completed in stages, from 1956. Mr
Kuppuswamy Goundar looked after the temple till his demise. The Thirupani was
started in 1968. After Thirupani was completed, Swarna Bandhana Maha
Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 13th July 1981. After his demise,
his sons took over the Thirupani. The praharam sannidhis, Rajagopuram, and
further expansion were done, at an estimated cost of Rs 1.10 crores.
Maha mandapam construction was started on 12th
May 1980 and Outer praharam was started on 16th December 1980.
The trial run of Golden Chariot was conducted on 12th
October 2008. Swarna bandhana Ashta bandhana maha kumbhabhishekam was conducted
on 06th July 2006, and 24th February 2021.
LEGENDS
It is believed that a water source is available on the
top of the hill, hence this hill was called Pachaimalai.
As per the legend, once Durvasa Maharishi wished to do
Shiva Pooja when he was at Kunnathur. Through extra sensory power, he came to
know that this place was ideal. But he couldn’t do it with full concentration.
So he did penance on Murugan and Murugan appeared, and gave darshan in the form
of Bala Dhandayuthapani. At Durvasa’s request, Baladhandayuthapani stayed in
this temple.
After the temple went into dilapidated condition, Murugan
came in the dream of Mr. Kuppuswamy Gounder and directed him to re-construct
the temple.
Stucco image of the legend of Muruga marrying Valli, Vinayagar in the form of Elephant.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from Regular poojas, special poojas are
conducted on Kiruthigai, Adi Kiruthigai with Golden Chariot procession,
Thaipoosam, Sashti, Kandar Sashti, Tuesdays, Fridays, Amavasya days, etc.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept open between 06.00 hrs to
13.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
Ramasubramanya Gurukkal’s mobile number is +919698235352, and Muthukumar ( Paniyalar ) Official’s Mobile number is +919698340010, may be
contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH.
This temple can be reached from Modachur ( an arch on
the roadside), a part of Gobichettipalayam, and Erode Road.
The temple is about, 1.5 KM from Gobichettipalayam Bus
Stand, 4.7 KM from Modachur, and 37 KM from Erode.
Nearest Railway Station is Erode.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
well cared temple .. hall mark of Kongu temples.
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