Moolavar
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Murugan
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Urchavar
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- Sri Valli, Deivanai
(Urchavar).
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Amman / Thayar
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Thala Virutcham
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Theertham
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Agamam / Pooja
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Old year
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1000-2000 years old
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Historical Name
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Kumarakotta
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City
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Kanchipuram
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District
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State
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Tamil Nadu
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Moolavar : Sri Subramaniya
swamy.
Ambal : Sri Valli, Deivanai
(Urchavar).
Temple History : Brahma, who was
returning from Kailash after worshipping the Lord there, passed by Lord Muruga
on the way and ignored him as if he had not seen him. This enraged Lord Muruga
who enquired Brahma his name, whereabouts and his occupation and his knowledge
of books. Brahman introduced himself and said that His (Lord Muruga’s) father
had taught him all arts an ordained Him to create the world and that he was
doing that living in Sathyaloga. Lord Muruga accepted it and asked Brahma the
‘Word’ that precedes all there and the meaning of that word. Brahma pleaded
ignorance and craved for mercy. Lord Muruga ordered that Brahma be imprisoned
for not knowing the meaning of ‘OM’. Lord Subramaniyar adorned Himself with a
garland of Rudhratcha Seeds and with a Kamandala carried on with the work of
creation. In this temple the moolavar holds in His hand a garland of Rudhratcha
Seeds and Kamandala.Kandapuranam was staged here in a Mandapam which is in good
condition even today (It belongs to the 11th century). It is said Lord Muruga
appeared on the stage and cleared the doubts. Lord Muruga of this shrine
appeared as a lad and brought Pamban Swamigal here for worship when the latter
was roaming in search of this shrine.
In this temple, the sacred Kanda Puranam in praise of Lord Muruga was composed by the saintly scholar Kachiappa Sivachariyar. According to the account of Kachiappa, each day he would write his inspired account of the career of Lord Murugan or Skanda, and in the evening deposit his day's work in the mûlasthānam of Lord Subrahmanya at Kumara Kottam. Each night, miraculously, the Lord Himself would modify Kacciappa's manuscript with His own corrections. Hence, the Kanda Puranam is considered to be the absolutely authoritative account of Lord Murugan's career bearing the seal of approval of none other than the Lord Himself.
According to mythology, Lord Muruga punished Lord Brahma for his ignorance of the meaning of the Pranava mantra, by a hard knock on his vortex with His fist and then imprisoned him. Later, He assumed the Creation duties of Lord Brahma. In this Kumara Kottam Temple, Lord Muruga installed himself in the sanctum in the 'Creator' (Brahmasasta) form.
The scholar saint Arunagirinathar, who authored the 'Tiruppugazh' in praise of Lord Muruga, has composed the Tiruppugazh song 'Arivilappittar' eulogising Lord Muruga presiding over this temple.
The early 20th century saint Pamban Swamigal, who did not know the exact location of the Kumarakottam Temple, was guided to this temple by Lord Muruga Himself who assumed the form of a small boy.
The location of the Kumara Kottam Temple between Śrī Ekambereswarar Temple and Śrī Kāmākshi Amman Temple reminds devotees of the Somaskanda form in which Muruga sits in between Parvati and Parameswara.
Every Tuesday and every Krittikai is very auspicious to pray in this temple. The two most important festivals celebrated in this temple are Skanda Shashti immediately after Deepavali in October/Novermber and Vaisaka Festival in April/May every year.
The clean upkeep of this temple and the devout pujas performed by the priests are commendable features. The picturesque paintings on the walls of the temple in the inner periphery around the sanctum area rare treat to the eyes of devotees.
Nearest Town : Kanchipuram.
Temple
Timings : 7.00 am to 12.00 noon - 3.30 pm to 8.00 pm.
Address : Subramaniya
Swamy Temple, Kumarakottam,Kanchipuram District.
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