Vadapalani Andavar Temple
Vadapalani Andavar Temple
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Vadapalani Andavar Temple, dedicated to Lord Muruga, is a prominent temple in Chennai. Built around 1890 in Vadapalani, the temple was just a thatched shed initially, which was renovated in the 1920s. As per folklore, Muruga’s dev … Read more
Vadapalani Andavar Temple, dedicated to Lord Muruga, is a prominent temple in Chennai. Built around 1890 in Vadapalani, the temple was just a thatched shed initially, which was renovated in the 1920s. As per folklore, Muruga’s devotee Annaswami Nayakar had the shed constructed for himself to worship the lord. It is said that during this time, he experienced celestial powers that made him make predictions that later turned out to be true. Whatever he uttered was referred to as 'arulvakku', meaning 'god blessed statements' that relieved people in many ways like solemnising marriages, curing illness and providing jobs, among others. Every year, more than 7000 marriages take place here.
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