Description
The MarungurSubramanyaSwamy temple is one of the oldest murugan temples that are found in India. This marungurtemple is located at a distance of about 15 kms from the city of Kanyakumari. This temple is found in the Murungoor village. The prehistoric name of the village is Idai-aatru-mangalam. It is one of the most heard names in the South Indian history. The village has 2 rivers in close proximity to the temple. This place is said to be atleast 2000 years old which makes it one of the oldest places in TamilNadu. This small village in the Kanayakumari district is surrounded by gorgeous hills.This village was a famous war base too, where the horses and weapons were kept. Right from the ancient times, The Navratri festival is celebrated on a big scale in this temple. Navratri is a hindu festival during which Goddess Durga is worshipped and prayed to, by the people, for nine long days. The last king of the province Sahala, could not continue with his rule and then he kept his weapons and swords at the Devi's feet. The weapons are still taken out during the Navratri festival.The village of Marungur is also known for its steel and iron industry. The soil here has reserves of iron and steel that is used for making other precious metals and weapons too.
History
It is believed that during one of the rituals that were known as ArthaJaamaPujai at the Suchindrum temple, Indran comes to this temple and worships Lord Murugan. A tunnel is present between both the temples that connect them to one other. This tunnel was also used during wars that were fought during ancient times.In the year 1570, one of the hands of the Murugan deity was damaged. The king of the province then thought of replacing the stone idol. While sleeping, the king dreamt that Lord Muruganasked him to not replace the statue but to reinstate thePanchagola hand of the statue. Panchagolarefers to an alloy that is composed of 5 different metals. The King then fulfilled the Lord's wish and even today, one can still see the alloy metal hand of the statue. The other statues of Thiruvaasi and prabhaithat are present in the temple are made from a single stone. This is yet another miraculous piece of informationconnected to the temple.Indranhad been destroyed due to the curse that was put on him by Sage Gowthamar, who belonged to the Suchindrum temple. One of Indran's horses asked for deliverance and he was told to go to marungoor and pray to Lord Murugan.
Facts/Mythology
The weapons that were surrendered by the last king can be found in the village even today. It is also believed that a reincarnated form of Vishnu- Agastyar, came to this place and was installed as Lord Murugan here.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
Apart from the regular rituals and occasions, the festival of navaratri is celebrated on a magnificent scale here.The age old weapons that belonged to the last King that ruled the village are taken out during Navaratri festival and are worshipped. The Navratri festival is celebrated for a period of nine nights. Various cultural programs are organized by the management of the temple during these nine days.
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