Siruvapuri Sri Balasubrahmanyam temple, Hindu temple in Siruvapuri, India.
Siruvapuri Sri Balasubrahmanyam is a place of worship in Siruvapuri, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to Murugan, with a tall entrance tower adorned with stone sculptures. Inside the grounds, there are several shrines including one housing a six-faced emerald figure, and a water tank surrounded by covered walkways.
Temple records state that the structure was built over five centuries ago by the village community, and government records list its original name as Chinnambedu. The 14th-century poet Arunagirinathar visited several times and sang Thiruppugal hymns here, including the Archanai Thiruppugal. Local tradition holds that Lava and Kusha, sons of Rama, stayed at the site.
The name Balasubrahmanyam refers to Murugan as a child deity, and worshippers bring milk offerings while seeking his blessings for their families. Many visitors walk clockwise around the inner courtyard several times, following a custom that symbolizes protection and prosperity.
The place of worship opens each morning and closes for a few hours in the afternoon before reopening in the evening. Visitors should wear modest clothing and remove their footwear before entering the inner areas.
The temple's original name in government records is Chinnambedu, and the village community itself built the shrine. Inside, an idol of the poet-saint Arunagirinathar faces the sanctum; he visited several times and sang Thiruppugazh hymns here, including the Archanai Thiruppugazh.
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