Tuesday, 31 May 2011

Vayalur Murugan Temple

Thiruchirappali is well connected by rail to almost all major cities of India. By air, there are regular flights to Trichy from Chennai, Singapore, Malaysia, Sharjha and Columbo. Buses are available from almost all places of Tamil Nadu and Bangalore round the clock.
HistoryThis temple is around 1200 years old built during the reign of the Cholas.




The main deity in the temple is Lord Muruga, it is behind the Moolavar Shiva Sannithy. The other Sannithys in this temple are Moolavar arulmigu Athi Nathar (Lord Shiva).
TheerthamAgni Theertham also known as Shakthi Theertham. According to a legend, Lord Muruga himself created this tank with his Velayudham.
Sthala Vriksham: Vanni Maram (Vanni Tree) is seen in the left side, as soon as you enter the rajagopuram.
Important FestivalsThai Poosam: During the month of Jan/Feb
Panguni Uthiram: During the month of Mar/Apr
Vaikasi Visakam : Birth star of Lord Murugan During the month of May/ June
Adi Kirthikai: During the month of July/August
Thiru Karthikai : During the month of oct/nov
Kanda shasti : November

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