துதிப்போர்க்கு வல்வினைபோம் துன்பம்போம் நெஞ்சில்
பதிப்போர்க்கு செல்வம் பலித்துக் கதித்தோங்கும்
நிஷ்டையும் கைகூடும் நிமலனருள்
கந்தர் சஷ்டி கவசம் தனை.
அமரரிடர் தீர அமரம் புரிந்த
குமரனடி நெஞ்சே குறி…
சஷ்டியை நோக்கச் சரவண பவனார்
சிஷ்டருக்குதவும் செங்கதிர் வேலோன்
பாதம் இரண்டில் பன்மணிச் சதங்கை
கீதம் பாடக் கிண்கிணி யாட
… ஸ்ரீதேவராய சுவாமிகள் அருளிய
கந்தர் சஷ்டி கவசம்.
The
visit to this Sri Venkata Subramania Swamy Temple, at SVS Nagar, Valasaravakkam
was a part of “Lesser known Vishnu, Shiva, Amman Temples of Chennai Visit”, on
30th October 2022. Since it was a Kanda Sashti day, two Murugan
temples are also added in the list. All these temples have long history of
Pallavas, Chozhas and Vijayanagars.
Moolavar
: Sri Venkata Subramaniya Swamy
Some
of the salient features of this temple are….
The
temple is facing east with an entrance arch. A stucco image of Murugan as
Brahma Sastha is on the entrance arch. In addition to this there is an entrance
from back side of the temple. Balipeedam, small dwajasthambam / kodimaram,
peacock Vahana are after the Entrance arch. Stucco images of Murugas marriage
with Sri Valli is at the centre, Avvaiyar and Arunagirinathar are on both
sides.
Stucco
dwarapalakas are at the entrance of ardha mandapam. Moolavar is about 6 feet
tall, with a beautiful smile on his face. Moolavar Murugan is in the form of
Brahma Sastha holding Kendy / kamandalam and akkamala / prayer beads in the
upper hands and lower right hand is in abhaya hastam and left hand is in kadi
hastam. Six fingers are in legs, this will be showed by the Gurukkal during
pada darshan. In kostam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma and Durgai.
In
Praharam, Vinayagar, Santoshi Mata, Chandikeswarar, Hanuman, Shiva and Ambal and Navagraha.
ARCHITECTURE
The
temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, ardha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The
sanctum sanctorum is on a upapeedam about 3 feet from the ground level. Total
temple was constructed with bricks and cement concrete. A 3 tier brick dravida
Vimanam is on the sanctum sanctorum. Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu and Brahma are
in the Vimana kostams.
HISTORY AND
INSCRIPTIONS
Even
though the temple belongs to 20th century, the period of the
Moolavar Brahma sastha is not known.
Before
1950s, the Valasarawakkam was with full
of groves, which are converted to plots
to construct Commercial establishments and residential flats. During the
process of laying corner stones for a residential layout plots, this Moolavar
Murugan was unearthed. The iconography of the Murugan unearthed was similar to
Brahma Sastha, in addition to that, there was a Vishnu Chakra behind his head.
The owner of the residential layout took a vow, to construct a temple for this
Brahma sastha, at the same place where it was unearthed, if the other plots
sold successfully.
On
hearing this news, Thirumuruga kirubanda Variyar, came to the site and after
examining the iconography, named Murugan as Venkata Subramaniyar, due to the
presence of Vishnu Chakra behind his head.
The
Thirupani to this temple was started in 1983 by N Manthira Murthy Nadar’s wife
Nalini Sundari Ammal, VOC District, the present Thoothukudi district.
Maha
Kumbhabhishekam was conducted for Vinayagar sannidhi on 09th
September 1992.
LEGENDS
During
the Visit after Murugan was unearthed, Thirumuruga Kirubananda Variyar, visited
the site and told that, if any one prays Murugan with devotion for 11
consecutive weeks, their genuine wishes
will be fulfilled. And it had happened to many devotees.
As
per the legend of Brahma sastha, Murugan asked Brahma the meaning of Pranava
mantra. Since Brahama couldn’t answer correctly, Murugan, put him under custody
and assumed the changes of Brahma as a creator. He hold the attributes Kendy /
Kamandalam and akka mala of Brahma in the upper hands. Hence Muruga in this
form is called as Brahma Sastha.
The
Kanda sashti is celebrated for the victory of Murugan over Soorapadman, fought
for 5 days and killed him on the 6th day. When Soorapadman changed
him as a tree, Muruga killed him with his spear, splitting in to two parts. One
part turned in to Cock, which Muruga took it as flag, the other part changed to
Peacock, which Muruga took it as his vehicle.
The last day of Skanda sashti, ie killing of Soorapadman is celebrated
as Soorasamharam and Thirukalyam to Murugan with Valli and Devasena will be
celebrated on the 7th day. During Sashti days Murugan devotees used
to observe fast, taking one time meal, except rice, some observe fast on
Soorasamharam day only. Usually Kanda sahshti vradh will start after Deepavali,
on pradima thithi, ie 1st day after Amavasya day.
POOJAS AND
CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular Poojas, Thaipoosam and Skanda Sashti ( 7 days including
Thirukalyanam ) are celebrated in a grand manner. On Sashti day of every month
special abhishekam will be done to the spear and special Tirisadhis are
chanted.
The prayer of 11
Consecutive weeks, to get the wishes
to be fulfilled is as follows. The devotee has to bring 2 lemons with archana
materials. The Gurukkal will do the archana after the sankalpam. The Gurukkal
will hand over one lemon to the Devotee. He has to take back to home and
consume the juice. This has to be repeated for 11 weeks. For somebody, their
wishes will be fulfilled even before completion of 11 weeks. Once the wishes
are fulfilled, the devotees has to perform abhishekam to Venkara Subramaniar,
with new vasthra
Devotees
prays Hanuman with lemon for 7 consecutive weeks to get their wishes
fulfilled. The devotees offer coconut
shells to Hanuman after their wishes are fulfilled.
For
Sanshi mata abhishekam is done on monthly avittam Nakshatra days and full moon
days.
Skanda sashti 7th day - Utsavars
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept opened between 06.30 hrs to 10.30 hrs and 17.30 hrs to
20.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
The
mobile numbers +919176237273 and +919789887058 may be contacted for further
details.
HOW TO REACH
The
temple is between 1st and 2nd main road of SVS Nagar.
The
temple is about 700 meters from Sri Agastheeswarar, Velvishwarar Temple, 5.9 KM
from Vijaya Hospital, Valasaravakkam, 5.6 KM from Vadapalani bus depot, 6.5 KM
from Koyambedu bus terminus and 15.2 KM from Chennai central Railway
Station.
Nearest
Railway station is Vadapalani Metro station ( 5.5 KM ).
Stucco image of Avvaiyar- Sri Valli marriage with Murugan - Arunagirinathar
Backside entrance
Moolavar - Murugan as Brahma sastha
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