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.
The site was established during the Pandya Dynasty's rule in the 13th century, when local scholars built it as a center for worshipping Murugan. Later rulers expanded the compound and added more structures, giving the place of worship its present form.
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.
A small shrine within the compound is dedicated to nine celestial bodies and attracts people seeking astrological remedies. The water tank named Saravana Poigai is associated with healing qualities, and worshippers often draw from it for ritual purposes.
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