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Palani - Dandayudhapani Temple

Introduction about Author K.K.Moorthy.



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Palani, the tri-syallabled word that treasures up several legends and myths is a combination of two meaningful words PALA-NEE.

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Tiruchendur - Bala Subrahmanyaswamy Temple

Tirupparakundram - Murugan Temple

Of the six sacred abodes - Arupadi Veedus of Shanmuga, the Chief Field-Marshal of the celestial army.

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It is the venue of Lord Muruga's wedding with Devasena the lovely daughter of Devendra, the king of gods.

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Tiruttani - Subrahmanyaswamy Temple

Palamudircholai - Murugan Temple

This is one of the six reputed hill temples of Lord Muruga, occupying much coveted place in legends and devotional literature.

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It is one of the Six Hill abodes of Muruga. A few miles off Alagar boil hill temple.

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Swamimalai - Swaminathaswamy Temple

Ilanji - Ilanji Andavar Temple

It is situated on the other side of the river Cauvery in the temple city called Kumbhakonam.  

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It is situated on the other side of the river Cauvery in the temple city called Kumbhakonam. 

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Gatikachalam - Kadikachala Muruga Temple

Rettipatti - Kandagiri Dandayudhapani Temple

This is a hill temple renowned for the curing of snake bite. Atop the hill, in the garbhagriha, a charming archamurti is installed.

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It is a hill temple enshrining the images of Kandan - a popular name for Subrahmanya and hence the hill is called Kandagiri.

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Chinnaalapatti Nangumukha Murugan Temple

Yettikudi - Velavan Temple

This temple has a fantastic legend revealing the inimitable boyhood sports of Muruga and their aftermath. 

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Thiruvaimoor is another name for this holy kshetra Yettikudi. And as it was over grown with Yetti trees once.

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Enkan - Shanmuga Temple

Kumaragiri - Dandayudhpani Temple

The Moolavar of this famous temple has acquired the attribute of asritarakshaka-Protector of the dependents.

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Philanthropists and devout bhaktas strive incessantly to turn the moor-lost mankind go god-wards. 

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Konkanagiri - Vattamalai Murugan Temple

Ratnagiri - Murugan Temple

This famous ancient temple dedicated to Muruga has the special distinction of being visited by the famous Saiva saint Arunagirinathar once.

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This hallowed Murugan shrine came into existence by the indefatigable efforts of one Muruga bhakta called Ratnagiri Swamigal.

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Kunrakudi - Kumaran Temple

Videeswaran Koil - Selvamuthu Kumaraswamy Temple

This peacock shaped hill temple houses many adorable gods both on the top of the hill and at the foot of a charming little hill provided with flight of stairs. 

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Despite being an integral part of the world-renowned Vaideeswaran temple, this imposing sannidhi has special and unique. 

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Kumarakoil - Kumaran Temple

Madras - Kumarakottam - Kumaran Temple

The legend of Murugan meeting Valli for the first, and the rebuffs he received from that haughty-headed.

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Lying in the busy commercial centre of Madras - the metropolitan capital of Tamil Nadu.

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Vadapalani - Dandayudhapani Temple

Kandakottam - Muthukumaraswamy Temple

Just like conjurers materialising fantastic objects with the dexterity of their hands, this much-hallowed.

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The origin of this temple is quite fantastic, and it emerged by the divine will communicated to two merchants living in Madras.

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Kanchi Kumarakottam - Somaskandar Temple

Kanchamalai - Balamurugan Temple

Error is error, committed by god, god man or man. And it is accompanied by castigation and ends with retribution. 

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Yet this is another benefaction made by a Siddhar whose soul force won the hearts of devout bhaktas.

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Sivanmalai - Subrahmanyaswamy Temple

Kapilaramalai - Balamurugan Temple

This hill-temple has been consecrated by the deep penance of a Siva bhakta of great renown.

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Kapiladevar, one of the great Maharshis did penance atop the hill and his desires were fulfilled with the infinite mercy of the presiding deity.

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Tindalmalai - Murugan Temple

Kalugumalai - Murugan Temple

Lying in close proximity to Erode, the flourishing industrial town of Tamil Nadu.

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Kalugumalai Muruga Bhagawan is the much sought-after daivam for reasons more than one. 

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Surilmalai - Murugan Temple

Viralimalai - Murugan Temple

Famous in legends and literature, this much-hallowed and frequently visited yatrasthala is drawing a steady stream of visitors throughout the year.

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This hill temple has a fascinating legend that highlights the unexcelled glory of the presiding deity Murugan.

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Kudimiyamalai - Kuduminathan Temple

Marudamalai - Subrahmanya Temple

Here is an ancient temple with an exciting sthalapurana imbued with mystery of rare kind. 

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This seat of Muruga set against the back drop of high hills.

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Tiruvannamalai - Murugan Temple

Sennimalai - Kumaran Temple

Thiruvannamalai, a prominent Saiva kshetra of eternal spiritual significance is occupying one of the highest places in the Saivagamas.

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Over and above this lofty hill, about 420 metres high, there lies a beautiful temple dedicated to Muruga.

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Vallimalai - Murugan Temple

Tirumalai - Tirumalai Kumara Temple

Famous in song and legend as the birth place of Valli, the darling spouse of Lord Subrahmanya.

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In this holy Muruga kshetra, the Saptamatrukas are adored with unprecedented ardour.

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Tiruporur - Kumaran Temple

Kielvelur - Balasubrahmanya Temple

Deemed the august war theatre, where the most formidable war was fought against Surapadma.

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Situated on the bank of Adampokki, a tributary of holy Cauvery, visited by Siva Peruman.

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Chettikulam - Aandikola Murugan Temple

Tiruvidaikuli - Sivasubrahmanya Temple

This ancient Muruga kshetra built on the top of a hill has the special distinction of commanding two flights.. 

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This two-in-one ancient holy kshetra has a great legendary significance and it is drawing unending streams of devotees throughout the year.

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Yelathur - Kandaperuman Temple

Karamadai - Kurundamalai Murugan Temple

Here is a hill temple unique in construction and sacrosant  in divinity. 

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It is a holy hill temple dedicated to Murugan. It is a temple with a difference. 

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Andavarkuppam - Murugan Temple

Sikkal - Singaravelan Temple

This is a unique Muruga kshetra with a fantastic and rare traditions.

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The sthalapurana of this hoary temple takes us back to Krita Yuga.

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Mailam - Murugan Temple

Voilur - Adikumara Temple

The legend of this kshetra begins with the end of Surapadma's atrocious rule and his tearful appeal to Lord to accept him as his mount.

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Famous as Agneeswaram in legends, it is an ancient tempt housing many highest divinities, such as Lord Siva, Muruga.

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Tirumurgan Poondi - Murugan Temple

Tiruchengodu - Murugan Temple

The legends of this kshetra envisage the glory of Lord Maheswar and the power of devotion through the life of Sundaramurti Nayanar.

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This is one of the ancient Saiva kshetras of unparalleled spiritual significance and legendary importance.

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