Location
Vadapalani is one of the most frequently visited temples in the
Chennai city. The temple is located near Andavar Koil Street in the
Vadapalani area of city suburbs. Vadapalani temple is one renowned
worshipping place in the state of Tamil Nadu.
History
Vadapalani temple used to be a small thatched shed some 125 years
ago. The temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga, who is the most revered
deity in the state of Tamil Nadu. The small hut which was later on
replaced by the existing structure was built by Annaswami Tambiran.
Annaswami was a great devotee of Lord Muruga and it is he who built
the hut and put an image of Lord Muruga in it. The person is said to
have been put into trance while worshipping in the temple. Annaswami
in his state of trance started uttering words that became popular as
Arulvak. After the demise of the devotee some three more carried on
the mission. The place became popular and offerings in great amount
were secured by the head maintaining the temple. One great names
among the contributors responsible for constructing the temple is of
Kripananda Variyar.
Features
The temple at Vadapalani is primarily dedicated to Lord Muruga.
Some other deities, besides Lord Muruga, that are worshipped here
include Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvathi, Lord Ganesh and Lord Anjaneya.
The temple is provided with a number of courtyards featuring many
sannidhis. The temple entrance is covered with a rajagopuram which
is adorned with images depicting the legends of Skanda Puranam. The
temple is affronted with a large temple tank. On the eastern wall of
the temple structure are bharata natyam gestures.
The temple is provided with a large hall were marriage ceremonies
are performed. The temple is one of the premier places for
performing marriage and about 7000 marriages are performed here
annualy. The festival ceremonies held in the complex include that of
Skanda Sashti and Panguni Uttiram.
Contacts
Further information about activities can be had on the given
telephone numbers: 4836903, 5301230.
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