Vadapalani Andavar Temple

at Palani Andavar Koil Street, Vadapalani, Chennai , 600026 India

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Vadapalani Andavar Temple also called as Vadapalani Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga. It is located in Vadapalani, Chennai. It was renovated in the 1920s and a Rajagopuram was built during that time. The temple has grown in popularity, which is believed to be in part due to the patronage of cinema stars.HistoryBuilt around 1890, this temple began as a simple thatched shed. Around 7,000 couples marry there each year.According to the sthalapurana, Muruga devotee Annaswami Nayakar built the shed and kept a Murugan painting there for his personal worship. During his worship, he experienced divine power entering his body and inspiring him to speak surprising things later found to be true. His utterances were labeled 'arul vakku' ('God blessed statements') and could cure diseases, provide jobs, solemnize marriages and more.Sannidhis (deities)Many sannidhis are present in the temple courtyards, including Varasiddhi Vinayaka, Chokkanāthar, Meenakshi Amman, Kāli, Bhairava, Shanmuga with Valli and Devasenā.The moolavar in standing posture resembles the Palani Muruga. In the inner prakara, many niches house Dakshina Murti, Chandikeswar, Mahalakshmi, and others. It has a spacious hall used for marriages and religious discourse. It is one of the most-frequented Murugan shrines in Chennai.The entrance to this temple is crowned with a Rajagopuram adorned with several stucco images depicting legends from the Skanda puranam. In front of the temple is the temple tank. The eastern tower rises to a height of 40.8 metres. The 108 bharata natyam dance gestures can be seen on the eastern tower.

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Vadapalani Andavar Temple is Chennai based place and this enity listed in Religious Center category. Located at Palani Andavar Koil Street, Vadapalani 600026. Contact phone number of Vadapalani Andavar Temple: +91 44 2483 6903