On a late Sunday morning we finally took that step to head out and worship the powerful Balasubramanyar
We took the Chennai by pass from Porur to cover around 40 kms to reach Siruvapuri near Ponneri in the outskirts of Chennai. Had to cross 2 toll booths at NH48 and NH16 for Rs.50 each before reaching the temple.
While waiting at the second toll at Sholavaram hunger reached its peak and the queue at the booth was immobile. But once we moved out, Murugar had good plans for us. We were happy to come across A2B on her left hand side. Best location for A2B as this stretch of the NH was missing a good restaurant for a very long time.
Being a Sunday and the time already past 10 AM, the place was heavily crowded but we managed to get a table. Owing to its recnt existence the restaurant look immaculate. Bill for a masala dosa, 2 set puri, 1 sambar vadai and a tea came to Rs.330. Taste and quality was up to the mark. With the tummies full we headed to the temple.
We were supposed to take left before the last fly over but missed it. But luckily there was an option to take left after climbing down the fly over. One can see the name board of the temple near that turn from the highway. The path leads to the Chinnanpedu village. Temple sees huge throng of devotees on Tuesdays, people come for 7 Tuesdays or 9 Tuesdays asking Murugar to fulfill their wishes. Sunday was better but the free darshan had a long queue and was temporarily stagnant due to abhishegam/alangaram to the Lord.
After taking the special darshan ticket we first workshipped vinayaka on the left hand side of the temple. After which we entered the temple through the left, first we had the dharshan of Murugar marring Valli as Valli Manalan. Next are the deities of his parents. They are call as in Thiruvannamalai - Annamalaiyar and Unnamulai Amman.
Once the curtain was opened Balasubramanyar gave his glorious darshan in viboothi kaapu with the vel and sevarkodi. This was one unforgettable darshan and stay time immemorable. The Maragatha Mayil is the USP of this temple. When going around the praharam we will see the origin Murugar and Arunagirinathar sannadhis. Devotees were offered kesari and sundal at that time. Beyond this was the sannadhi of the planets. After offering our prayers and getting our blessing near the kodi maram we exited the temple.
The temple was very similar the Kundrathur Murugan temple in terms of the structure. Outside the temple local produce vegetables were on sale. They were fresh and green and inviting. 100 feet from the left of the temple is the parking lot. But entering through that lane and coming out is difficult as it is very narrow.
It was a much deserved dharshan after a long distance travel on a sunny Sunday morning, thanks to the almighty..
Kandhanuku arokara..
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