Lord Muruga taught his father Lord Shiva about “ Pranava Mantra ” AUM in Swamimalai, it is the 4th Padiaveedu (army camp) of Lord Muruga. Six feet tall Lord Muruga graces with His tuft, sacred thread on the chest and a staff in the right hand and the left on the lap. It is His Vel weapon that created the Nethratheertha in the temple. He graces in meditation style as a Guru.
He graces with the VajraVel representing three divine powers – Itcha Shakti, Gnana Shakti and Kriya Shakti. Mother Earth worshipped Lord Muruga for relief from a curse of Mother Parvathi and even after realizing Her boon, She is staying here in the form of a gooseberry tree.
Swamimalai temple is praised in the hymns of Arunagiriar’sTirupugazh and in Tirumugattrupadai by poet Nakkeerar considered as the invocation song in Sangam Tamil literature edition. Brahmma, Bhoomadevi, Indira worshipped the Lord in this temple. As the Lord was a Guru to His own Father Lord Shiva, the place is revered as Gurumalai, Gurugiri.
Location & Access
INDeco Hotels Swamimalai is located in Thimmakudy Village in Kumbakonam. Kumbakonam is known for beautiful temples and natural beauty. Places like Sarangapani temple, Thenupuriswarar Temple and AdiKumbeswarar Temple must be visited as well. Swamimalai Murugan Temple (Approx. 3km) lies close to the hotel. This beautiful temple is built on an artificial hill and is dedicated to Swaminathaswamy.
Distance from Chennai International Airport: 264km
Distance from Chennai Central Railway Station: 285km