Siruvapuri Sri Balasubrahmanyam temple

Siruvapuri Sri Balasubrahmanyam temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThiruvallur
DeityMurugan
Location
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Location in Tamil Nadu
Coordinates13°19′17″N 80°07′09″E / 13.32128°N 80.11916°E / 13.32128; 80.11916
Architecture
TypeTamil architecture

Siruvapuri Sri Balasubrahmanyam temple is a Hindu temple in Thiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu. As per temple records, the temple structure was built over five centuries ago.[1] It is primarily dedicated to Murugan.[2] The temple also houses the murtis of Shiva and Parvati.[3]

As per Hindu mythology, the temple was visited by Lava and Kusha, the sons of Rama.[4] Poet Arunagirinathar (14th century CE) visited the temple several times and sang songs from his composition Thiruppugal.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Bala Murugan Temple, Siruvapuri, Tamil Nadu". Atmanirvana. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Balasubrahmanyar Temple : Balasubrahmanyar Temple". Dinamalar. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Siruvapuri Murugan Temple". Murugan.org. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Siruvapuri Murugan Temple". Devotional yatra. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2024.

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