Subramanya Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Valliyur[1] in Tirunelveli[2] of Tamil Nadu in the peninsular India. The sanctum of the temple is a rock-cut hill.
| Valliyur Subramanya Swamy Temple | |
|---|---|
 Valliyur Subramanya Swamy Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tirunelveli |
| Deity | Anantha Kalyana Subramanyar |
| Festivals | Chitrai festival |
| Location | |
| Location | Valliyur |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country |  India |
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| Geographic coordinates | 8°22′49″N 77°36′52″E / 8.380383°N 77.614557°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 125.21 m (411 ft) |
A diamond studded spear is held by the main deity Subramanyar here.[3]
This temple is revered by the hymns of Thiruppugallh, composed by Arunagirinathar, the Tamil Shaiva Saint-Poet.[4]
Location edit
This temple is located at an altitude of about 125.21 metres (410.8 ft) above the mean sea level with the geographic coordinates of (8°22′49″N 77°36′52″E / 8.380383°N 77.614557°E) at Valliyur.
Maintenance edit
The temple is maintained under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.[5]
Deities edit
Apart from Subramanyar, His consort Valli, Nataraja and Dakshinamurti are the other deities who bless the devotees in this temple.
References edit
- ^ "Murugan temples,Temples of Lord Murugan The Arupadai Veedu,Temples In tamil Nadu,List Of Temples In Tamil Nadu,Tamil Nadu Temples". www.tamilselvi.com. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Valliyur Subramanya Swamy Temple". Travelyy.com. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Valliyur Sri Subramaniyar Swami Kovil". murugan.org. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Valliyur Temple". www.murugantemples.com. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Arulmigu Subramaniaswamy Temple, Valliyoor - 627117, Tirunelveli District [TM038078].,". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 16 December 2023.