Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Vetrivel Muruganukk Hara Aro Hara !!
Thirupporur/Yuddhapuri/Samarapuri/Poriyur
is one of the Abhimana Kshetram of Lord Subramanya located in Chengalpet,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This is one of the
oldest temples of Lord Subramanya famous for its exquisite paintings and
stunning sculptural work were built by the Kings of Pallava Dynasty. The temple inscriptions reveal the contribution
made by King Vikrama Chola and King Narasimha Varma II. Lord Subramanya is worshipped as a
self-manifested idol found from the forest of Palmyra trees was sanctified and
the temple was renovated by Sri Chidambaram Swamigal. The daily rituals and religious services to
Lord Subramanya was initiated by Sri Chidambaram Swamigal was further carried
out by his descendents.
Presiding deity – Sri Kandaswamy
with his consorts Godesses Sri Valli & Deivayanai
Sthalavruksham – Palmyra/Vanni
Theertham – Saravana Pokai,
Valliyar Odai, Pranavamrutha Theertham/Shanmugha Theertham/Velayudha Theertham
Worshipped by – Lord Vishnu and
Goddess Sri Lakshmi, Lord Subramanya worshipped Lord Shiva, Sri Chidambaram Swamigal worshipped Lord
Subramanya, Saint Arunagirinathar sung praising Lord Subramanya,
Festivals – Aippasi Skandha Shashti,
Panguni Uthiram, Thiruvadirai, Thiru Karthikai, Navaratri, Masi Brahmostavam,
Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord
Bala Subramanya, Lord Subramanya as Samharamurthi, Lord Subramanya with his
consorts Goddesses Sri Valli & Deivayanai idols of Somaskandha, Lord Chandrasekhara, Lord Indra,
Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Nandikeshwara, Marutchandesa, ,
Significance:
Lord Subramanya vanquished the
demon Soorapadman at Thiruchendur and rest of the demons in this sacred land. Immediately after beheading the demon Lord
Subramanya was afflicted with the sin so he underwent severe austerities and worshipped
Lord Shiva to get rid of the same.
Lord Vishnu and Goddess Sri
Mahalakshmi arrived on this sacred land and worshipped Lord Shiva at
Pranavamalai situated here to get rid of the curse from Sage Kanva,
Lord Subramanya pronounced the quintessence
of Pranava Mantra to Sage Agastya and deities. Hence, the hill behind this sacred
temple is known as Pranavamalai.
Lord Subramanya with his consorts
Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai granted protection to the deities.
This temple remains open from
6.00 AM to 12.00 PM in the morning and 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM in the evenings.
Vetrivel Muruganukk Hara Aro Hara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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