bala murugan temple siruvapuri

Dating back to 500 years, the ‘Bala Murugan Temple’ is dedicated to Lord Murugan also known as Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is believed that Lord Murugan here fulfils the wishes of all his true devotees and therefore, the temple is visited by hundreds of people every day. The temple has a special place amongst the devotees wishing to purchase a new house or property.

The presiding deity of the temple is of Lord Murugan standing tall at a height of 4.5 feet. Outside the sanctum sanctorum, a sculpture of peacock made with green emerald is also held to be religiously significant. A shrine in the temple complex, dedicated to Lord Murugan and his consort, Devi Valli depicted in wedlock, is visited by many devotees wishing to get married; praying here on the day of Poosam star is believed to be highly auspicious and fulfils the wish of marriage for all boys and girls.

One of the very popular holy shrines in Tamil Nadu, a visit to this temple provides you with a unique experience and a spiritual bliss.

Tamil Nadu is home to thousands of temples that are visited by scores of pilgrims and tourists every year. The above list of temples is just a conglomeration of few of the state’s best pilgrimage sites. Providing you a great spiritual and divine experience, a trip to few of these temples makes for a ‘must visit’ if you are on a pilgrimage tour in South India. Having said so, make sure before visiting these pious shrines, you are dressed appropriately and have a respectful attitude towards the religious sentiments of the people here. A last tip – beware of touts, guides and pick pockets. Wishing you a blissful and fulfilling spiritual journey!

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