1. Introduction
Sree Kandaswamy in this temple graces along with Valli and Deivanai. The SUYAMBU AVATAR OF LORD MURUGAN in this temple is the most noteworthy aspect. This sthala is also beckoned as Yutthapuri. The sea-front where the Lord Murugam fought with the demons is known as Thiruchendur, the land-front where the Lord put an end to the Asuras is known as Thiruparakundram. Likewise the AGHAYAMARG ( SKIES) WHERE LORD MURUGAN FOUGH THE EVIL IS HAILED AS THIRUPORUR as per the Puranas.
2 Arulmigu Kandaswamy Temple - History
The battle of Thiruporur was fought against "Thalayaya Asuran" in ether or Air and connotes the vanquishing of "arrogance or pride". Thiruporur as the very name suggests, is the venue of war ("Por" in Tamil means war) and is situated between the 40 and 41 kilometer stones on the Thiruporur High Road(Old Mahabalipuram Road-OMR ) from Chennai.
Thiruporur is an ancient little hamlet nestled around the imposing "Arulmigu Kandaswamy Thirukoil".
Over 450 years ago, the founding guru of Thiruporur Adhinam Srimad Chidambara Swamy who was an ardent worshipper of "Madurai Meenakshi Amman" had a vision of the Goddess bidding him to build a temple for Lord Muruga at Thiruporur. This happened when the savant challenged the Goddess that he would not eat until she graced him with her vision. Many days passed and Chidambaraswamy was almost in a coma.
Suddenly he could hear the anklets of the Goddess Meenakshi and when he opened his eyes slightly, he got a magnificent glimpse of the divine feet.
The Goddess then raised the swamy to his feet and as her hands touched him, his skin turned golden. She told him that six earlier attempts to establish the temple had failed. Chidambaraswamy reached Thiruporur to find that it was a dense forest full of palm trees.
He could hardly make out where the attempts to build the temple had been made. When he had despaired of locating the site, Lord Muruga himself appeared as a small boy and gave him the vision of the sanctum sanctorum. Thereafter, Chidambaraswamy unearthed the Swayambu Moortis of Lord Muruga with his consorts and established the temple.
In those days, Thiruporur was one of the hamlets under the reign of a minor Muslim ruler. When the Muslim ruler's daughter was afflicted with a form of vertigo, his minister "the dubash" suggested that the ruler seek the blessings of the nearby Chidambaraswamy as all other efforts to cure his young daughter had proved unfruitful. The Muslim ruler accepted the suggestion and prostrated, along with his daughter before Shri Chidambaraswamy. When Sri Chidambaraswamy applied the sacred ash to his daughter's body, she was cured instantly.
3 Address & Location
Arulmigu Kandaswamy Temple,
Thiruporur–603110
Kancheepuram Dt
Ph. 044 27446226
Executive Officer
Arulmigu Kandaswamy Temple
Thiruporur–603110
Kancheepuram Dt
Phone - 044 27446226
E-Mail : thiruporurtemple@gmail.comArulmigu
4 Kandaswamy Temple - Pooja Details
4 Pooja Timings
Pooja Time
Kalasandhi 9.00 A.M
Uchikala Poojas 12.00 P.M
Sayaratchai 05.30 P.M
Rakkalam 08.00 P.M
Fees Structure
Name Price
Archanai Rs.5.00
Mudi Kanikkai Rs.10.00
Special Entrance Rs.10.00
Ear Boring Rs.25.00
Kavadi Rs.50.00
Photo Rs.50.00
Video Camera Rs.150.00
Mappillai Azhaippu Rs.150.00
Milk Abisheka Rs.500.00
Urchavar Abisheka Rs.750.00
Sri Shakra Abisheka Rs.1000.00
Sandhana Kappu Rs.1000.00
Golden Chariot Rs.1500.00
5 Annadhanam Scheme Details Amount
One day Annadhanam for 100 persons Rs.2000/-
Permanent endowment for one day's Annadhanam Scheme ( The Annadhanam will be done on the day of your choice every year ) Rs.20,000/-
6. Festivals
A brief about festivals is given below:-
Chithirai-Tamil New Year Day and Pranava malai
Thirupadi Uthsavam and Vasantha Uthsavam Thirukkalayanam Uthsavam – Yanai Vakanam
Vaikasi-Srimath Chidhambara Swamigal Gurupoojai.
Ani-Ambalavanar Abishekam (Ani Thirumanjanam)
Avani-Vinayagar Sathurthi, Three days Pavithra Uthsavam
Purattasi- Navarathri Uthsavam Saraswathi Pooja Vijayadasami – Parvettai ( Guthirai Vakanam )
Iyppasi-Debavali Festival
Maha Kanda shasti Uthsavam –Sura Samkaram
Karthigai-Somavaram Uthsavaram
Manika Vasagar 10 Days Uthsavam
Margazhi- Dhanur Matha Pooja Natarajar Abishekam (Night)Auruthra
Thai-Thaipusham – Thepam Uthsavam 12 Days Bramothsavam –
Masi-Bramothsavam 10th Day – Theerthavarai Night –Thepam Uthsavam. Bramothsavam Vedarpari Uthsavam
Panguni-Panguni Uthram – Abishegam – Night Thirupadi Uthsavam
Chithirai-Tamil New Year Day and Pranava malai (Jeya Varudam)
7 Description:
The Murugan / Thirumurugan / Kandaswamy Temple is dedicated to Sri Murugan as Thirumurugan.
Shrines and Deities: Main Shrines:
Sri Murugan as Thirumurugan (திருப்போரூர் திருமுருகன்)
Sri Brahma:Sri Shiva:Shiva Lingam
Devi:Devi Durgai Amman (துர்கை அம்மன்)
Devi Mukambigai (மூகாம்பிகை)
Sri Ganesha:Sri Vinayagar
Others:Sri Chandikeswarar
Sri Suriyan (சூரியன்)
7a Mythology legends
There are many mythological stories associated with the Temple:
1. Legend has it that Lord Muruga fought with Thaaraga in this place and slayed him. Hence the name Porur. 'Por' in Tamil means war.
2. According to the Sthalapurana, Lord Muruga with his consorts Valli and Devayanai granted protection to devas and explained the meaning of Pranava to Agastya Muni at this place.
3. Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi were subjected to the curse of Kanva rishi. Lord Shiva came to this place to liberate and relieve them from the effect of the curse.
Therefore at Tirupporur temple both Lord Shiva and his son Muruga are worshiped. This shrine is indeed very special for Lord Shiva as He lives along with His family in this shrine. Lord Shiva is called as Vanmeega Nathar and the Goddess is Punniyakaarani.
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