Bala Subramanya Temple Andarkuppam, Tiruvallur

SRI BALASUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE

Ponneri, Tamilnadu, India

God

The main diety of this temple is Balasubramanya Swamy is an incrarination of Lord Muruga facing East direction. Lord Balasubramanya in standing posture graces the devotees so mercifully without his weapons Vel, Vajram and Shakti. He is appearing in a royal form. Lord Brahma is facing to Lord Muruga.

Interesting Facts

Lord Muruga is praised as Adhikara Murugan, he has lion also as his vahan belonging to mother Shakthi along with peacock and it is significant that the lion is holding the peacock.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June ( 38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February ( 27 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Periapalayam Bus Stand	16 KM	044-30986319
Ponneri Railway Station	6.3 KM	139
Chennai International Airport	43.4 KM	044-22560551

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Ponneri Railway Station	6.3 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Chennai International Airport	43.4 KM	044-22560551

Architecture

Lord Muraga came to this place as a poor little boy. Lord Muruga had both his hands on the hip with a senior look there are two Elephants near the lord. As he is appearing in a royal form, he is called Adhikara Murugan with authority. The temple is facing in East direction and built in Dravidian style of architecture. The Raja gopuram of this temple has five stages. The dhwaja stambham is placed infront of the temple. The Vimana, tower above the sanctum sanctorum is of Ekadala design.

The legend Andava Kuppam is inscribed at the base of the temple carving in the Fresco. The temple legend says that Brahma was held captive by Murugan as he did not answer his question of the meaning of Pranava manthra and so he was incapacitated by Lord Muruga. Lord Muruga then took over Brahma's kamandalam, Rudhraksham and took over Brahma's duties. These are brought out in beautiful carvings in the fore court pillars. There is a koneru in this temple called as Velayudha theertham.

Religious Significance

Some poor people (Aandi) were worshipping him. A devotee on his pilgrimage stayed here and wanted to have a bath and worship the lord and asked the aandis for a river or well. They said there is none such nearby. A little boy came there, took the traveler to a place and punched the earth with Vel at a place. A spring came up and the traveler’s joy knew no bounds. Lord Muruga granted darshan to him and stayed as Lord Balasubramanya. Lord Brahma during his visit to Kailash ignored Muruga as he was a little boy. Muruga intercepted Brahma and enquired about his position and qualifications. Generally, one who questions the other would be either old in age or one holding a higher position. Here, it was vice versa. While questioning the creator, Lord Muruga had both his hands on the hip with a senior look and proved that he was more learned than the creator. Lord Muruga appears in this posture in the temple. Lord Brahma sought the pardon of Lord Muruga for taking up the creation work though he was not qualified for the job. He is before the sanctum sanctorum as an oval shaped idol without a form. Only the Kamandalam and Akshamala attributed to him are in the circle. In front of the main sannidhi is an oval stone which is Brahma. The temple is 500-1000 years old and built by the local Thevar community.

History

A Mohammeddan commander passing by heard the greatness of this lord and assured the locals that he will give a reward if successful in his mission. He donated lands to the temple. Saint Arunagiriar has sung the praise of Lord Subramanya (Muruga) of this temple in his Tirupugazh hymns. Muruga is believed to have cut the Asura Sooran into two like a carpenter (Thachan in Tamil), thus the name Thachoor. He is believed to have asked the meaning of creation to Brahma and imprisoned him here.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:00 AM - 12:00 PM	04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Sevas

Name of the seva

Day

Timings

Persons

Duration

Price

Archanai

All Days

5.00/ Person

Mudi Kanikai

All Days

5.00/ Person

Abhishekam

All Days

150.00/ Person

Santhana Kappu

All Days

200.00/ Person

Pooja

Name of the Pooja

Day

Timings

Persons

Duration

Price

Kalasandhi

All Days

07:00 - 09:00

Uchikala

All Days

10:00 - 11:30

Sayaratchi

All Days

17:30 - 18:30

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757