Lord Muruga is revered for his six abodes or ‘ArupadaiVeedu’ namely Tirupparankundram, Trichendur, Tiruvavinkudi (Palani), Swamimalai, Tiruttani and Pazhamudircholai. He is the repository of knowledge and the resource for three branches of Tamil literature — prose (iyal), verse (isai) and theatre (natakam). His striking features cannot go unnoticed with the three integral elements – the spear that he holds, the peacock as his mount and the cock adorning his flag. He glows as the very essence of the Vedas and mantras.
Invoking the Arupadai Veedu or the six battle houses of Lord Muruga will confer great happiness, good health and prosperity. You can live a contented life, get the perfect life partner you want, and married couples are blessed with good offspring. Lord Muruga solves problems related to Mars affliction especially Mangala Dosha or Kuja Dosha. He also blesses with good health and prosperity. Lord Subramanya is the ruling deity of Swadishtana Chakra – one of the seven major energy centres of the human body. He bestows confidence by removing fear of all types, removes negative vibrations from your surroundings and replaces it with positive vibes. You can also gain supreme intelligence, leadership, knowledge, wisdom and dispel ignorance.
Arupadai Veedu Lord Muruga Homam will be conducted on Thaipusam which is a propitious day to receive the lord’s choicest blessings. He grants inner eye of intuition, and attracts devotees on whom he causes a magic spell. Devotees carry the ‘kavadi’on their shoulders to mark fulfilment of wishes, and also the day holds great significance as it aids in shedding egoand giving the power of endurance.Worshipping Lord Muruga on this day is said to remove bad effects of karma, give good virtues, positivity and spirituality.
Subramanya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram:
Located on the outskirts of Madurai, the rock-cut Subramanya Swamy temple in Thiruparankundram is the first holy abode of Lord Muruga or Subramanya Swamy. The shrine is known as the place where the lord destroyed Surapadman and married Deivanai, the daughter of Indira. This is the only shrine where abhishekam is done for the spear or ‘vel’ of the lord. And it’s also the only temple where the lord appears with only Deivanai whereas in all other temples he is seen with both his consorts. People throng the temple to find cure to various health issues like skin and liver disorders, ulcers, to annihilate the enemy or bad elements, for marriage blessings, for victory in all tasks and prosperity.
Subramanya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur:
This temple is located by the sea shore, while all other five abodes of Lord Muruga are on hilltops. Lord Muruga stayed here with his battalion of forces before he set out to kill Soorapadman. The temple is present on the shores of Bay of Bengal. The temple has nine theerthams, according to SthalaPurana or historical significance of the temple. A bath in these wells is believed to confer miraculous blessings for a devotee. The temple is significant for the demon Soorapadman’s killing as he was transformed to a peacock and cock. The miracle lord of Tiruchendur cures illness, bestows victory, destroys the enemy and grants all-around blessings.
Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani (Thiruavinankudi):
Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palaniis the third ‘padaiveedu’ or war house of Lord Muruga. Dhandayuthapani refers to the deity carrying a staff in his hand with a loin cloth wrapped around his body. The main idol is made of nine poisonous substances (NavaPashanam), and when mixed in certain ratio is said to transform into an eternal medicine. One of the 18 Siddhas, Saint Bhogar created and consecrated the statue.The word Palani was derived after Lord Muruga was denied a fruit which was won by his elder brother Lord Ganesh. He was then addressed as ‘pazham nee’ which means you are the fruit (of wisdom). The Lord cures diseases, mitigates suffering, grants knowledge, wisdom and fulfills all wishes.
Swaminatha Swamy Temple, Swamimalai:
Located close to the temple town of Kumbakonam, Lord Muruga is known as Swaminatha Swamy. The temple was built by KingParantaka Chola atop a hillock and one has to climb 60 steps to reach the shrine. These steps represent the 60 Tamil years. Lord Muruga preached the essence of the pranava mantra ‘Om’ to his father Lord Shiva here where the father becomes the disciple of his own son. The lord manifests with an elephant called Airavata, instead of his vehicle the peacock. People take refuge in the lord to find immediate solution to problems. They appeal to removeobstacles, obtain happy married life, child boon, prosperityand education, longevity, enhancing career and job placements.
Subramanya Swamy Temple, Tiruthani:
The temple is situated on a hillock near Kanchipuram. The temple is located about 700 feet above sea level and devotees climb 365 steps that symbolize the days of the year, to reach the temple. Lord Muruga married Valli and stayed here in this temple which is also called Shantipuri or the abode of peace. It is said that if a devotee worships in this temple for five consecutive days with intense devotion then all wishes are instantly fulfilled. Lord Rama stayed in this temple for a much-needed peace after killing Ravana. The sandal paste derived in this temple is considered very auspicious as it has medicinal properties, and devotees mix it with water and consume it instead of applying the paste on the forehead.
Lord Murugan Temple, Pazhamudircholai:
The Pazhamudircholai hill is famed for its dense forest and plethora of trees that’s abound with fruits. Pazhamudircholai gets the name from the famed tale of Lord Muruga shaking the jamun trees to satisfy the hunger of poet Avvaiyar –Pazham means fruit, udhir means to detach and fall, solai means grove. The lord graces with both his consorts Valli and Deivanai signifying Gnana Shakti, Iccha Shakti and Kriya Shakti respectively. Sangam poet Nakkeerar has glorified and emphasized the importance of Pazhamudircholai in his poem Tirumurkatrupadai. Poetic saint Arunagirinathar also has sung peons of the temple. Lord Muruga grants boons of wedding, child blessings and excellence in academics, well-being, wealth and fulfillment of wishes.
Located atop a hillock, the Swamimalai Temple is one of the holy abodes of Swaminathaswamy or Muruga. The temple has three pyramidal towers, three precincts and 60 steps that denote the Tamil years. Lord Muruga preached the essence of the ‘Pranava Mantra’ Om in this temple and earned the name Swaminathaswamy, the Lord of the Lord (Shiva). Lord Muruga is worshipped in his child form, and his idol made of granite is decorated with gold armour and golden crown and diamond spire. People tonsure their hair as an offering to the lord, whose boons are plenty viz. removal of obstacles, higher education and job opportunities, family prosperity, longevity, education, married life etc. Lord Muruga rules Planet Mars and malefic effects of the planet can be thwarted by worshipping him.
Lord Muruga, Skanda, Kathikeya, Subramanya or Swaminathaswamyis the lord of war and symbolizes matchless beauty, wisdom, bravery, valor andextreme knowledge etc. He is an icon of youth and his weapon, the ‘vel’ or lance is his great asset. He’s held high being the son of Shiva and Shakti. The energized brass Muruga statue can be made to decorate your home or office space. Adorning this statue in your home will remove negativity, bring success and prosperity to you. Worship the lord every day for total well-being and auspiciousness forever.
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