There is a shrine to "Vembadi Vinayaka" under a Neem tree. There is a 24-pillared hall and a 30-pillared circular hall in this temple. The image of the lord in the anthill is covered with Kavacha and other jewels but no Abhishekam (also spelt as Abhisheka) is performed for this deity. Chidambara Swamigal used to perform Abhishekam to these images. On the eastern side of the temple is sanctum sanctorum wherein one can see the 'Palmyra' tree and the anthill under it wherein is "Kanda Perumal" with "Valli" and "Devayanai" on a small Peetha. He is also enshrined in the form of a child, expounding the meaning of the oneness of creation Om to his father Lord Shiva. The foremost of these is the depiction of Skanda as a warrior, "Samhara Subramanya". About The Temple This temple enshrines Skanda in several forms relating to legends from the Skanda Puranam. The temple was later on looked after by the decedents of Chidambara Swamigal and brought it to the present day fame. Chidambara Swamigal is said to have discovered the image of 'Skanda' in the anthill, and then rebuilt the temple and reinstalled the image. The image of the Lord Muruga (also spelt as Murugan) is believed to be as "Swayambhu Murti", which lay covered up by an anthill. Previously this place was a forest covered totally by Palmyra trees.
Tirupporur was who is said to be a descendant of one of the poets of the "Tamil Sangam" of Madurai. But Tirupporur was rediscovered and renovated by Chidambara Swamigal in the middle of the seventeenth century.
Tirupporur flourished but faded into oblivion for some time. Inscriptions dating back to the early 10th century as well as from the period of Vikrama Chola of the 12th century can bee seen in the temple. Legend also has it that Skanda worshipped Shiva as Vanmeekeswara to rid himself of the sin of having killed Soorapadman. Lord Vishnu worshipped Shiva on the Pranava hill. The very concept of Pranavam is said to have worshipped Skanda here, and the hill behind the temple is known as "Pranava Malai". Another legend has it that Skanda enunciated the principle of pranava or reality to the devas here. Legend also has it that Skanda worshipped Shiva as "Vanmeekeswara" to rid himself of the sin of having killed Soorapadman. Legend also has it that Vishnu worshipped Shiva on the Pranava Hill. The Sthalapurana also discloses that Lord Muruga with his consorts Valli and Devayanai granted protection to devas and expounded the meaning of Pranava to Agastya Muni at this place.Īccording to legend, Skanda enunciated the principle of pranava or reality to the devas here. Hence Tirupporur temple has a lot of significance where Lord Shiva and his son Muruga (also spelt as Murugan) are worshipped. In order to liberate them from its effects Lord Shiva came to this place and relieved them from its effects. There are many legends related to Tirupporur according to one, Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi were subjected to the curse of Kanva rishi. It is believed that after vanquishing Soorapadman at Tiruchendur, Skanda destroyed the rest of the demons at Tirupporur. Tirupporur is known by different names like Poriyur or Yuddhapuri or Samarapuri. Tirrupporur is an ancient temple dating back to the Pallava period. Please visit us when you are in the Maryland, Virginia, DC area.Tirupporur (place of the sacred war) is one of the 33 major temples of Tamil Nadu dedicated to Lord Muruga, situated 25-km away from Chingleput and 45-kmfrom Chennai. Please refer to the link on the navigation area or contact a temple staff member for prices and availability. We also have a community center and auditorium that is available for the use by the community.
Lord Karthikeya (Subramanya with Valli & Devanai)Īnd Tribute to Saiva Saints including one of the saints of our present generation Swami Kirubananda Variyar There are Sannidhis (small inner temples) for In addition, the temple provides bhajans, Tamil, and religious classes, devotees from all over the Maryland, Washington, DC region, Virginia and the country visit this traditional Saivite Hindu Temple located in Lanham, MD.The main Sannidhi at MTNA is for Lord Murugan (Karttikeya). We follow the Saivite traditions of pujas, agamas and worship at our temple. The Murugan Temple of North America (MTNA) is the first temple dedicated to Lord Murugan (Karthikeya) in the United States.Conceived in the 1980′s and opened in 1999, MTNA celebrates all Hindu and Tamil festivals, holidays, and special occasions.
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