SREE SUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE, THIRUPARANKUNDRAM
Tiruparankundram is about 8 kms from Madurai, in the Madurai-Thirumangalam route and very well connected from Madurai by city buses from Periyar Bus Stand of Madurai. It has a railway station too in the Madurai-Kanyakumari railwaly route. People prefer to go by road. This is one of the 6 houses of Lord Muruga (Arupadai veedu) and on a rock. Only a few steps have to be covered, as the temple is at the foot of the hill.
According to legend, the marriage of Deivayanai, the divine daughter of Indra, with Lord Subramanya took place here. Indra worshipped Siva here as Parangirinathar. The temple has sannidhis for other deities - Vinayagar, Siva, Vishnu, Annapoorani. In the other Arupadai veedus, Lord Muruga is in a standing posture, while in Thiruparankundram, he is sitting and in wedding form with consort Deivaynai and around them are Brahma, Maharishi Naradha, Indra- King of Devas. Saraswati without her Veena and Savitri are by his side and Sun, Moon and Ghandarvas are above him. . Lord Vishnu's temple is oppostie to that of Lord Muruga. He is known as Pavazhakanivai Perumal and located where normally the nandhi of Lord Siva would be. Hence the temple is also known as Mal-vidai - Mal for Vishnu and vidai for nandhi. Nandhi gives darshan with his consort Kalakandi in the mahamandapam and by his side are the twin vinayagars. As the temple has been carved out of the rock, there are no prakaras as such (Pillaiyarpatti has prakaras).
Annapoorani from dinamalar website
As you come out of Lord Muruga's sannidhi, darshan can be had of Lord Dakshinamurthy and coming down a few steps, Lord Sanesswaran in a separte corridor blesses devotees. Lord Dakshinamurthy graces the devotees with his left hand on a snake under his feet.
Behind the Lord Siva linga, in the sanctum sanctorum, Lord Muruga gives darshan as Somaskandar with Lord Siva and Goddess Parvati. As the linga was installed by Durga, he is known as Devi Lingam. Sage Madanga Maharishi is by his side. No abhishekam is performed to him except oil, as the Lingam has been treated with a paste known Shantakaram. Sage Veda Vyasa and Parasara have worshipped him. Lord Siva here is addressed as Parankundranathar and Sathyavagiswarar.
Mother Durga is in the north of Rajagopuram and with demon Mahishasura under her feet. To the left of her is the Karpagavinayagar holding a sugarcane with sages around him.
When Lord Siva created Murugan with the spark from his eyes, Parvati ran from the place unable to bear the heat and her anklet broke and the pearls from it rolled out and beacame Nava Sakthis also called as Nava Kalis. As these kannigas thought of Lord Siva, they became pregnant and Parvati cursed them to be to live with their pregnancy. Nava Kalis appealed to Lord Siva for a remedy. He made her to agree for delivering of the children for the welfare of the world. The children, thus born would help Lord Muruga in his war with Surapadhman. The nine heroes born to the Nava Kalis were - Veerabagu, Veerakesari, Veera Mahendran, Veera Maheswaran, Veera Rakshan, Veera Marthandan, Veerandhagan, Veeradheeran and Veera Suran. There is a separate shrine for these in the front mandapam of the temple.
Urchavar
When Lord Subrahmanya was staying at Kanda Verpu, the two daughters of Lord Maha Vishnu, Amrita Valli and Sundara Valli, cherished the desire of becoming the consorts of Subrahmanya. With this aim in mind they both went to Saravana Poigai and commenced austere penance to fulfil their desires. Pleased with their prayer and worship, Lord Subrahmanya appeared before them and told Amrita Valli, "You will be brought up by Indra as his daughter and I shall marry you in due course." Her younger sister Sundara Valli was also graced with a similar blessing. She was born to sage Sivamuni and brought up by Nambi, the headman of Vedas (Hunters). Amrita Valli took the form of a female child and went to Mount Meru, the abode of Indra, and told him, "I am the daughter of Maha Vishnu and the responsibility of looking after me has been entrusted to you." On hearing this, Indra became very happy and directed Airavatam, his white elephant, to take care of the child.
The elephant with all love brought her up and affection and she attained the age of marriage in course of time. Hence she came to be known as Devayanai, one who was brought up by the heavenly elephant of Indra. When Lord Subramnya defeated the Demon Surapadma, the relieved devas were in praise of the Lord. Indra desired to get his daughter Devayanai married to Subrahmanya, as a mark of his gratitude for relieving him and the devas from the depredations of the demon Surapadma. As Lord Subrahmanya agreed to this marriage, Indra sent a messenger to bring his wife Indrani and daughter Devayanai from Mount Meru.
The marriage took place at Tirupparankunram.
The Vahana of Lord Siva, Lord Vinayaga and Lord Subramanya are at one place and near the kodimaram. (Flagstaff). It is believed that the Devas are in the form of White Peacocks in Thiruparankundram to worship Lord Muruga. White Peacocks can be seen around Tiruparankundram. During festival times, flag is hoisted for Lord Siva but in the procession for all festivals, Lord Muruga is taken. Girivalam is followed here on Pournami day.
Temple Timings:
05.00 AM - 01.00 PM
04.00 PM - 09.00 PM
Tiruparankundram is about 8 kms from Madurai, in the Madurai-Thirumangalam route and very well connected from Madurai by city buses from Periyar Bus Stand of Madurai. It has a railway station too in the Madurai-Kanyakumari railwaly route. People prefer to go by road. This is one of the 6 houses of Lord Muruga (Arupadai veedu) and on a rock. Only a few steps have to be covered, as the temple is at the foot of the hill.
Nandhi and Kalakandi
According to legend, the marriage of Deivayanai, the divine daughter of Indra, with Lord Subramanya took place here. Indra worshipped Siva here as Parangirinathar. The temple has sannidhis for other deities - Vinayagar, Siva, Vishnu, Annapoorani. In the other Arupadai veedus, Lord Muruga is in a standing posture, while in Thiruparankundram, he is sitting and in wedding form with consort Deivaynai and around them are Brahma, Maharishi Naradha, Indra- King of Devas. Saraswati without her Veena and Savitri are by his side and Sun, Moon and Ghandarvas are above him. . Lord Vishnu's temple is oppostie to that of Lord Muruga. He is known as Pavazhakanivai Perumal and located where normally the nandhi of Lord Siva would be. Hence the temple is also known as Mal-vidai - Mal for Vishnu and vidai for nandhi. Nandhi gives darshan with his consort Kalakandi in the mahamandapam and by his side are the twin vinayagars. As the temple has been carved out of the rock, there are no prakaras as such (Pillaiyarpatti has prakaras).
Annapoorani from dinamalar website
As you come out of Lord Muruga's sannidhi, darshan can be had of Lord Dakshinamurthy and coming down a few steps, Lord Sanesswaran in a separte corridor blesses devotees. Lord Dakshinamurthy graces the devotees with his left hand on a snake under his feet.
Behind the Lord Siva linga, in the sanctum sanctorum, Lord Muruga gives darshan as Somaskandar with Lord Siva and Goddess Parvati. As the linga was installed by Durga, he is known as Devi Lingam. Sage Madanga Maharishi is by his side. No abhishekam is performed to him except oil, as the Lingam has been treated with a paste known Shantakaram. Sage Veda Vyasa and Parasara have worshipped him. Lord Siva here is addressed as Parankundranathar and Sathyavagiswarar.
Mother Durga is in the north of Rajagopuram and with demon Mahishasura under her feet. To the left of her is the Karpagavinayagar holding a sugarcane with sages around him.
When Lord Siva created Murugan with the spark from his eyes, Parvati ran from the place unable to bear the heat and her anklet broke and the pearls from it rolled out and beacame Nava Sakthis also called as Nava Kalis. As these kannigas thought of Lord Siva, they became pregnant and Parvati cursed them to be to live with their pregnancy. Nava Kalis appealed to Lord Siva for a remedy. He made her to agree for delivering of the children for the welfare of the world. The children, thus born would help Lord Muruga in his war with Surapadhman. The nine heroes born to the Nava Kalis were - Veerabagu, Veerakesari, Veera Mahendran, Veera Maheswaran, Veera Rakshan, Veera Marthandan, Veerandhagan, Veeradheeran and Veera Suran. There is a separate shrine for these in the front mandapam of the temple.
Urchavar
When Lord Subrahmanya was staying at Kanda Verpu, the two daughters of Lord Maha Vishnu, Amrita Valli and Sundara Valli, cherished the desire of becoming the consorts of Subrahmanya. With this aim in mind they both went to Saravana Poigai and commenced austere penance to fulfil their desires. Pleased with their prayer and worship, Lord Subrahmanya appeared before them and told Amrita Valli, "You will be brought up by Indra as his daughter and I shall marry you in due course." Her younger sister Sundara Valli was also graced with a similar blessing. She was born to sage Sivamuni and brought up by Nambi, the headman of Vedas (Hunters). Amrita Valli took the form of a female child and went to Mount Meru, the abode of Indra, and told him, "I am the daughter of Maha Vishnu and the responsibility of looking after me has been entrusted to you." On hearing this, Indra became very happy and directed Airavatam, his white elephant, to take care of the child.
The elephant with all love brought her up and affection and she attained the age of marriage in course of time. Hence she came to be known as Devayanai, one who was brought up by the heavenly elephant of Indra. When Lord Subramnya defeated the Demon Surapadma, the relieved devas were in praise of the Lord. Indra desired to get his daughter Devayanai married to Subrahmanya, as a mark of his gratitude for relieving him and the devas from the depredations of the demon Surapadma. As Lord Subrahmanya agreed to this marriage, Indra sent a messenger to bring his wife Indrani and daughter Devayanai from Mount Meru.
The marriage took place at Tirupparankunram.
Vahanas of Siva, Vinayagar and Murugan
Vaikasi Visagam and Soorsamharam in Karthigai (Nov-Dec) are very important festivals in this temple. On the full moon day – poornima in Aani month (June-July) three fruits – mango, plantain and jack –முக்கனி - are offered to the Lord with special pujas.
Temple Timings:
05.00 AM - 01.00 PM
04.00 PM - 09.00 PM
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