God
The main diety of this temple is Sri Balasubrahmanyam Swamy, facing East direction. Lord Murugan is 4.5 feet height, he holds a jabamlai (rosary) in his upper right hand and a kamandalam in his upper left hand like Brahma.
Goddess
Goddess Valli is here consort of Lord Muragan.
Interesting Facts
- God Murugan holding the hand of Valli in readiness for wedlock is just the one of its kind at Siruvspuri Sri Balasubramanya Swami temple.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are October to March.
Weather
Highest - April to June ( 38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 23 °C during night)Lowest - October to February ( 27 °C during day and 19 °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 |
10.3 KM | 1800-4194287 |
 Kavaraippettai Railway Station |
9 KM | 099379 03333 |
 Chennai International Airport |
46.6 KM | 044-22560551 |
Architecture
Arulmigu Sri Balasubramanyam Swamy temple is facing East direction and was built in Dravidian style of architecture. The dhwaja stambham is placed infront of the temple. In the Mukha mandapa, there is a scene portraying Arunagirinathar singing the acclaim for God Muruga. Lord Murugan holding the hand of Valli in preparation for wedlock is only the one of its kind Utsava Moorthy is placed in the Kalyana mandapam.
There is a large temple tank in the vicinity of the temple. It is of significance to note that all the god images except that of Muruga are sculpted in emerald stone. Close to the Kodimaram (Dwaja stambam), the peacock the rath (vehicle of Lord Murugan) which is made out of the precious green stone known as the “Margatham”. There is no Peacock alongside the Moolavar (Primary divinity).
Religious Significance
Legend 1 - After the ‘Pattabhishekam’ Lord Rama sent away his pregnant wife Sita because of the people’s abuse. Lava and Kusa were born there. Lord Rama then performed ‘Aswamedha Yaagam’. To perform a yaagam without the wife is against the rules prescribed for conducting the yaagam. So, the Yaaga horse sent to different countries was imprisoned and tied up. Since the horse did not return Lord Rama sent Lakshamana to release it. Hence Lord Rama himself went in person and got released the horse. This is the information of the Ramayana period. This historical information can be got in the Thiruppugazh song that two small boys confronted Rama with bow and his retinue in this victorious place. The history of this holy place says that both Lava and Kusa fought with Lord Rama and that place is Siruvapuri alias Chinnampedu. Siruvar+Ambu+Etu became Chinnampedu. ‘Pedu’ is the quiver.
Kai kotutha kai (Hand that gave hand) - Murugamaiyaar, a Muruga devotee who lived in this sacred place was always in meditation of Lord Murugan. Her husband who doubted her chastity, cut off her hand. But she continued to be in meditation. Lord Muruga appeared before her and graced her. Her hand got attached and she regained her original physical self.
Legend 2 - Some hundreds of years back there lived a lady called Murugammai in this village. She had been a very ardent devotee of Lord Muruga here. She always used to chant his name and praying him, for years. Her husband who didn't like her worshipping all the time was warning her to stop it. But she never listened to him and her husband one day cut her arms off out of anger. Even then, Murugammai cried for help only with Lord Muruga. The lord, who was pleased with her bhakti, made her hands join even without the signs of any wound. Siruvapuri is believed to be the Kusalapuri of Ramayana. This Temple was built in 500 years ago.
History
Arunagirinathar has visited this temple and sung many Thiruppugazh songs here. He also has composed an Archanai Thiruppugazh on Lord Muruga, which if recited fulfils ones wishes. The history of this holy place says that both Lava and Kusa fought with Lord Rama here.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Darshanam Details
| Darshanam | Price | Estimated Time | Entrance From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Darshan | 50.00 | ||
| VIP Darshan | 100.00 |
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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 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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