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Tirupporur is situated 25 kilometers northeast of
Chingleput and is connected by bus service with Chennai at a
distance of 45 kilometers.
The Legend
There are many legends related to Tirupporur according to one, Lord
Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi were subjected to the curse of Kanva
rishi. In order to liberate them from its effects Lord Shiva came to
this place and relieved them from its effects.
Hence Tirupporur temple has a lot of significance where Lord Shiva
and his son Muruga (also spelt as Murugan) are worshipped. The
Sthalapurana also discloses that Lord Muruga with his consorts Valli
and Devayanai granted protection to devas and expounded the meaning
of Pranava to Agastya Muni at this place.
According to legend, Skanda enunciated the principle of pranava or
reality to the devas here. The very concept of Pranavam is said to
have worshipped Skanda here, and the hill behind the temple is known
as "Pranava Malai". Legend also has it that Vishnu worshipped Shiva
on the Pranava Hill. Legend also has it that Skanda worshipped Shiva
as "Vanmeekeswara" to rid himself of the sin of having killed
Soorapadman. Another legend has it that Skanda enunciated the
principle of pranava or reality to the devas here. The very concept
of Pranavam is said to have worshipped Skanda here, and the hill
behind the temple is known as "Pranava Malai". Lord Vishnu
worshipped Shiva on the Pranava hill. Legend also has it that Skanda
worshipped Shiva as Vanmeekeswara to rid himself of the sin of
having killed Soorapadman.
About The Temple :
This temple enshrines Skanda in several forms relating to legends
from the Skanda Puranam. The foremost of these is the depiction of
Skanda as a warrior, "Samhara Subramanya". He is also enshrined in
the form of a child, expounding the meaning of the oneness of
creation Om to his father Lord Shiva.
Links :
Air : Nearest airport is Meenambakkam in Chennai; it operates
both national and international flights.
Rail : The nearest railway station is at Chennai, which is a
major junction.
Road : Tourists can access Tirupporurur by road either from
Chennai or Chengalpattu. Private taxis and regular buses ply from
Chennai and Chengalpattu to Tirupporurur.
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