Murugar Temple at kangeyanallur

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Location: Kangeyanallur is between Vellore and Katpadi.

Temple: Sri Kangeeswarar temple in Kangeyanallur was built during the time of Chola rulers as evidenced by the stone inscriptions. The temple dedicated to Lord Muruga was built some 500 years ago and later on it was renovated bye Sri Mallaiyadhas Bhagavadhar and Sri Thirumuruga Kirupanandha Varriyar, a popular exponent of Hindu Scriptures. Sculptures are artistically engraved in the gopura depicting the Kandhapuranam and the six sthalams of Lord Muruga Sculptures are artistically engraved in the gopuram depicting the Kandhapuranam and the six Padaiveedus of Lord Muruga.

It is said that the sculpturer who created the Thiruthani Murugan temple has created this as well. It is said that Lord Muruga here is being worshipped by sages and celestial gods during mid-nights everyday. The temple was renovated by Sri Thirumuruga Kirupanandha Variyar, a popular exponent of Hindu Scriptures and his father Sri Mallaiyadhas Bhagavadhar. When Mallaiyadhas Bhagavadhar conducted the Kumbabhisheham in 1933, his son Srisailavasan fell from 50 feet but after intense prayer and applying holy ash over him, he just woke up without any injury. An inscription about this incident is present in the temple.

Theertham: Saravana Poihai (created by Krupanandha Variyar)

Variyar’s Knowledge centre: This is present opposite the temple where Kirupanandha Variyar was cremated. There is a 24 hours Moksha deepam burning here facing the North direction.

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