Bala Subramanya Swamy Temple - Siruvapuri

                                      Om Namashivaya

The Siruvapuri Murugan Temple's utsava moorthy of God Muruga is seen as Valli Manalar in a wedding stance with Sri Valli. Valli graces the sthala as the Ichha sakti - one who full fills the desires of the devotees. A one of a kind specialty of this temple is the Maragatha Mayil (Peacock) the vehicle of God Muruga made of green stone. This temple is about 500 years old. Arunagirinathar is seen close to the sanctum facing the God. Arunagirinathar has visited this temple and sung numerous Thiruppugazh melodies.

The other deities that grace this temple are Maragatha Vinayakar, Aadhi Murugar, Naagar, Venkatrayar, Muniswaraar and Bhairavar.

The Rajagopuram of this temple has five stages.

History of the temple has that Lava and Kusa, the children of Rama lived in this spot. Lord Rama was performing Ashwamedha yagna to prove his superiority over the neighboring kingdoms. “Ashwa” meaning horse was released and made to run across various kingdoms, nd who so ever imprisoned the horse had to fight Lord Rama. Once when the horse did not return, Lord Rama sent his brothers initially to go in search of it and recover it. The horse was actually caught by Lava and Kucha. When Baratha, Shatrugna and Lakshamana failed to return, Lord Rama himself went in search of the horse to retrive it. On this occasion he is said to have met Lava and Kusha. They had battled with Rama himself without realizing that he was their father. As the youthful youngsters pursued a war here, the spot was called as Siruvar Por Puri. (Siruvar implies kids, Por Puri means pursuing a war, in Thamizh). This spot is presently called as Chinnambedu, which initially was Siruvar Ambu Edu (youngsters who took their bolts for the battle).

People who want to buy a home for themselves need to visit this place once and the wish is immediately granted. Once their wishes are satisfied, the enthusiasts perform 'milk abhishekam' to God Muruga

It is believed that to worship Valli on the Poosam star day, one gets married quickly, because it is said that the wedding of Valli and Murugan happened on the Poosam.

The temple additionally houses Sri Annamalaiyar and Sri Unnamalai Amman.

Location: 

Siruvapuri is located about 40 kms from Chennai on Chennai Kolkata highway. It is located about 3 km off the highway.