VIJAYAWADA - SRI SUBRAHMANYASWAMY AALAYAM

Among the temples and Mutts that have come up in recent years, first mention must be made to Subrahmanya swamy temple, situated on the other part of Indrakiladri accessible from Kothapet, in the One Town of Vijayawada. This carved out a enviable career in a short span of three decades. Its history and divinity are quite odd and highly fascinating. It happened - a pious devotee by name lddhipalli Guruvula Das, a great devotee of Subrahmanya used to offer Surya namaskars to Sun-god everyday after ablutions. One day to his good fortune, Lord Subrahmanya appeared to him in his serpent form. He felt exhiliated. On the sixth day of this rare fortune, he was ordered in a dream to build a temple here, and he could solicit help from the local devotees. He was advised by them when consulted to visit the Murugan Temples in Tamil Nadu and select one as model for the prospective shrine.

After visiting Palani, Tiruchendur, Swamimalai, Palamudircholai, Tiruparankundram and Tiruttani, the renowned Arupadai Veedus of Subrahmanya, luring lacs of devotees throughout, he selected Tiruttani temple and its deities - Sri Valli Devasena sametha Subrahmanya as the model and started construction. Luckily he hit upon an invaluable hidden treasure the icon of Balasubrahmanya and some earthern lamps, while digging operations were carried on. His cup of happiness overflowed.

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