Vadachennimalai Sri Balasubramaniar Temple | Sri Balasubramaniar Temple Vadachennimalai | Vada Chennimalai Murugan Temple

 Sri Balasubramaniar Temple | Sri Balasubramaniar Temple Vadachennimalai

Sri Balasubramaniar Temple History and Special Features

·       The Moolavar of Sri Balasubramaniar Temple is Balasubramaniar and the Urchavar of the temple is Subramaniar. The Amman / Thayar of the temple is Valli and Deivanai.

·       The Theertham offered in Sri Balasubramaniar Temple is Vasishta Theertham and the Agamam / Pooja performed is Kameekam.

·       In Sri Balasubramaniar Temple, Lord Murugar gives his appearance in three form which represents the Varnasrama rules. He appears to be a smiling child in the sanctum sanctorum, appears as a family head along with his consorts Valli and Deivanai and as an ascetic as Dandayuthapani. These poses are very rare postures of the Lord Muruga in Sri Balasubramaniar Temple alone.

·       Sri Balasubramaniar Temple is a very ancient temple it is 500 – 1000 years old located at Vadachennimalai, Salem district, Tamil Nadu.

Festivals Celebrated in Sri Balasubramaniar Temple

·       In Sri Balasubramaniar Temple, Panguni Uthiram is celebrated in the months March – April.

·       Skanda Sashti is celebrated during October – November. Tirukarthikai is celebrated during the months November and December.

·       Thai Poosam is grandly celebrated during the period of January – February.

·       Devotees perform various tributes and participate actively during these festivals and undoubtedly these festivals are celebrated in a very grand manner.

Prayers and Thanks Giving by the Devotees

Devotees have a strong belief and great faith that Girivalam – walking around the hill – shall protect them from evil and harmful forces. Most of the people and devotees pray for their mental peace. Those who wish to build or buy land pray with a stone in the hand in front of the Avvayar statue during the Girivalam. In terms of thanks giving devotees offer vastras, perform special pujas and perform abiskek to the Lord.  

Temple Address

Address: Sri Balasubramaniar Temple, Vadasennimalai – 636 121.

How to Reach the Temple

From Salem, Vadasennimalai is 64 km. Buses that head towards Kallakurichi pass through this way. In order to get to the temple, devotees must get down at Kattukottai and then walk to the temple.

·       The nearest railway station is Kattukottai station, Salem.

·       The nearest airport is Salem Airport.

Timings of the Temple

The temple generally opens at 06.00 AM in the morning and closes at 12.00 PM. And reopens at 04.00 PM and completely closes by 06.00 PM.

·       Opening time: 06:00 AM – Closing time: 12:00 PM

·       Opening time: 04:00 PM – Closing time: 06.00 PM

Temple Contact Number Details

Phone Number: +91 – 4282 – 235 201.