Swamimalai Murugan Temple

Swamimalai Murugan Temple
Swamimalai Murugan Temple

Lord Muruga in the temple is praised as Swaminathaswami. This is the 4th Temple of the Arupadaiveedu. The idol is 12 feet tall facing west as in Palani. He is holding Danda in the right hand, placing the left on the waist with His worshipful Vel placed above the right hand offering all boons to the devotees. It is believed that worshipping west facing Muruga brings in to the devotee wisdom and wealth. He is standing politely before His Mother Bhuvaneswari who gave Him the Vel to win demon Surapanma. Lord Muruga also enjoys the status as the Teacher of Father who Himself is a Guru. Lord Muruga is the destination for solution of all problems in human life. People appeal to the Lord for happy wedding life, child boon, family prosperity, longevity, education, wisdom, higher education, job opportunities, promotion in jobs and for removal of obstacles in their various endeavours.