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Tiruppani
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The Kumbabishegam of Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple was performed on
9.7.1995.
Thirunavukkarasar who lived during 7th
century A.D has stated “Nam Senthil Meya Valli Manavalar Thathai Kandai”.
The cave temple might have been constructed during this period.
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Since
Adi Sankarar has mentioned about the cave temple in his Tiruchendur
Subramania Pujangam this temple might have been constructed prior to his
period. The inscription in the temple shows that Varaguna Pandiyan
II was performing poojas and festivals during 9th century A.D.
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Inscriptions
also show that Pandiyan Maravarman helped in
conducting pooja during
13th centruy A.D
Inscriptions
mention about the donations given by Marthandavarman during 18th
century A.D
During
1648 A.D the incident of looting by Dutch Pirates took place.
During this time there was Nayakars rule. You can even
now see the colour paintings of Nayakar age in the sixth stage of the Raja
Gopuram. |
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Desika Moorthy Swami of
Thiruvavaduthurai Aadeenam
About
300 years ago by the efforts taken by Desika Moorthy Swami of
Thiruvavaduthurai Aadeenam temple towers were consecrated.
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During 1920 A.D many constructions have come up around the temple.
Mauna Swami
During 19th century granite work was undertaken in the temple. Mauna Swami constructed Vasantha Mandapam. He also participated in the renovation of Shanmuga Vilasa Mandapam. |
Shanmuga
vilasam
It
is having 124 pillars with sculptures. Those who want to cure their
disease will observe fast in this place having see breeze.
Kasi
Swami
The construction work of Vasantha Mandapam was commenced by Kasi
Swami during 1882. There are 120 pillars in this Mandapam.
Elevated podium was in the middle of the Mandapam where
Senthilandavar is placed during festivals. Around the Mandapam there is a stone
trough. During vasantham festival it
will be filled with cool water. This Mandapam was constructed by Mauna Swami
during 1895.
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Ananda
Vilasam
It
is said Lord Muruga looked at Veeramahendra Puram of Surapadman only from
this place.
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Sasti
Mandapam
This
Mandapam was constructed by Thiruvavaduthurai Aatheenam during 1971. |
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White
Stone Mandapam
White
Stone Mandapam was constructed in 1938 opposite to Shanmugha Vilasam.
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Valliammai
Cave
Researchers are of the view that this could have been constructed
between 7th and 9th century A.D. This is
situated 15 metres away from Giri Prakaram
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Idumban
temple
This
was constructed during 1959 and Sasti Viradha (fasting) Mandapam
during 1981.
Thoondugai
Vinayagar Temple
He
is called so since he directs all the devotees to his younger
brother Murugan. |
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