Why does Lord Muruga have six faces?
Shiva is called Panchaanana – Lord with five heads. These five heads represent the five elements in nature. When these five elements united with the sixth: Chaitanya Shakti (Pure Consciousness), they gave birth to the Shadaanana (the six-headed), also called Lord Murugan.
Which is the oldest Murugan Temple?
Subramanya Temple, Mahabalipuram / Mamallapuram
“Subramanya Temple, Mahabalipuram / Mamallapuram – The Oldest Lord Murugan temple in the World”.
How can I plan Arupadai veedu from Chennai?
Tour Itinerary: 6 Night / 7 Days
- Day 1 – Arrivel Chennai: Arrival at Chennai You Will be received and transferred to hotel .
- Day 2 – Chennai – Tiruttani – Kancheepuram – Chennai: Drive in the morning to Tiruttani one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan ( Driving distance 90 kms, driving time 1 .
Why it is called Arupadai veedu?
These six abodes are called Aarupadai Veedu which in translation means the “six war houses of the Lord”. These six abodes attract thousands of followers from across the world, although there are countless temples dedicated to Muruga, who happens to be the son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi.
Why did Murugan have 2 wives?
Symbolism. The presence of the two consorts is said to denote the dual nature of Murugan, as the god of heaven and earth. Devasena, the celestial wife, is married in a traditional arranged marriage while the earthy Valli is won by Murugan, resulting in a love marriage.
Why Murugan is called Karthikeyan?
Because He was carried by Ganga to Saravana Poigai, Muruga is called Gangeya. Because the spark from which Muruga emerged was deposited in Saravana Poigai, Muruga is also called Saravana. Because He was raised by the Krittikas, He is Kartikeya. Because He has six faces, He is Shanmukha.
How many Murugan temples are there in Tamil Nadu?
Six Abodes
The Six Abodes of Murugan (Tamil: Āṟupaṭai vīṭu) are six temples situated in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India….
| Six Abodes of Murugan | |
|---|---|
| Location | Thiruparankundram, Tiruchendur, Pazhani, Swamimalai, Thiruthani, Pazhamudircholai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Architecture |
How can I reach Pazhamudircholai Temple?
One can reach Pazhamudircholai by car, van, two-wheeler or bus. From Madurai one can catch the bus on route number 44 to reach it. There is a bus shuttle every 20 minutes from the foot of the hill to the Temple. It takes approximately 15 minutes (3.4 km) to reach the temple.
What are 6 houses of Murugan?
The six abodes are Thiruparankundram, Tiruchendur, Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruthani and Pazhamudircholai.
Which is the second Arupadai veedu?
Thiruchendur Murugan temple is known as the second Arupadai Veedu of Lord Muruga. Lord Muruga won the battle with the asura, Surapadma and worshipped Lord Shiva in this sacred place. This temple is located in the eastern end of the town Thiruchendur of Tuticorin district, Tamil Nadu, India.
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