The Six Holy Abodes of Lord Muruga - Arupadai Veedu - Thirupparam Kundram !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Vetrivel Muruganukk Ara Aro Ara !!

 

Thirupparamkundram  is dne of the Six Holy Abodes of Lord Muruga stands First in order.  This temple is also known as one among the prominent 275 Thevara Sthalams of Lord Shiva. Thirupparamkundram is one of the Six Holy Abodes of Lord Muruga located about 8km from Madurai City, Tamilnadu. This temple stands First among the Six Holy Abodes of Lord Muruga and it is one of the oldest temples built by Pandava King Maravarman Sundara Pandyan existing from the date back to Sangam Period. The Nayakas also have made contributions to the temple. This rock temple is situated at a height 1050ft from the ground level. The majestic Rajagopuram and at the entrance situated elegant 48 pillar mandapam with the beautiful carvings on it are part of the sculptural brilliancy. The dazzling murals of Lord Brahma, Lord Indra, Lord Surya, Lord Chandra, Goddess Boodevi and Goddess Sridevi, Lord Nataraja in dancing posture in the presence of His celestial attendents and Goddes Parvati visualizing the cosmic dance in a reclining posture on a bull , Lord Nandi with sages, the celestial vehicles of deities such as Garuda, Peacock, Nandi, Mouse etc.. reveals the extra-ordinary architectural skills and the workmanship of the temple which was widely spoken in the past several years.

 

Presiding deity: Lord Subramanya with his consort Sri Devayanai
 

Sannidhis: Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Durga, Shaneeshwara,
 

Theertham – Saravana Poigai
 

Mangalasasanam – Saint Arunagirinathar

Worshipped by – Thiru Gnana Sambandhar, Thiru Sundaramurthy Nayanar
 

 

The famous Saiva saints Sri Sundaramurthy Nainar; Thiru Gnana Sambandhar also visited this temple and sung priaising the Lord in the sacred scriptures of ‘Thevaram’. The famous Tamil Poet Nakkirar composed his legendary work Thirumurugatrupadai – sung praising the glories of Lord Muruga in this temple.  Saint Arunagirinathar sung many songs praising the glories of Lord Subramanya in his divine composition ‘Thirupukazh’.

 

Unaiththi nanthozhu dhilanuna dhiyalbinai
     uraiththi lanpala malarkodun adiyiNai
          uRappa Nindhilan oruthava milanuna ...... dharuLmARA

thenaththe nanthana enavari aLinaRai
     thevitta anbodu paruguyar pozhilthigazh
          thiruppa rangiri thaniluRai saravaNa ...... perumALE.
 

The legened has that King Harishchandra worshipped Lord Shiva in this hillock known as Sathya Giri and attained eternal wisdom.  He constructed a temple in this place came to known as Thirupparamkundram. After killing the demon Surapadman, Lord Muruga arrived with his mighty warriors to Thirupparamkundram.  All the deities and Sages praised Lord Muruga’s victory over the demon Surapadman.  Lord Indra revealed his desire to marry off his daughter to Lord Muruga, as per Lord Indra’s wish Lord Muruga married to Sri Devayanai in this divine temple.  Another importance is that Lord Muruga worshipped his parents as Lord Parangirinathar and Goddess Avudainayaki in this temple.
 

This temple remains open from morning 5.30 AM to 1.00 PM and 4.00PM to 9.30PM in the evening.

Vetrivel Muruganukk Ara Aro Ara !!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!