Paamban Kumaragurudhaasar Temple — Attraction in Zone 13 Adyar

Sri Pamban KumaraGuru Dasa Swami guruvey saranam, Om Muruga thunai🦚🪷🙏aroharaaaa 🪷 Temple Timing:06.00 am to 01.00 pm & 03.00 pm to 08.00 pm. History of Sri Pamban KumaraGuru Dasa Swamigal….. Pamban Swamigal was born in 1848 CE and Appavu was the name given by his parents. On seeing his intelligence Sethu Madhava Iyer initiated him at Agni Theertham. At an appropriate age his parents and Sethu Madhava Iyer arranged his marriage and was blessed with a son and two daughters.

His life was full of mysteries and miracles conducted Lord Murugan. Starting from his young age, he composed many hymns on Lord Muruga and Shanmuga Kavasam is an extraordinary one. He want to direct initiation of Palanimalai Murugan. For the same he constructed a small room in a grave yard and meditated for 35 days and Lord Murugan appeared before him and gave darshan. From then he led his life like a sanyasi. In 1895 CE came to Chennai and stayed at Bangaru Ammal’s residence. The transport, stay and food was arranged by Lord Murugan without his knowledge. In 1896 CE he travelled to Chidambaram and wrote a Upanishad called “Thakaralaya Rakashyam”. He travelled to many places and worshipped Lord Muruga. One such place is the Kumarakottam of Kanchipuram where Lord Muruga him self called to worship him. Pamban Swamigal travelled to Varanasi where he took the real sanyasam and started wearing kavi vasthairam.

He didn’t attend the funerals of his mother and his own son, even though he knew through his vision, before the telegram reaches to him.

In the year 1923 CE he met with an accident in which his left leg was broken and was admitted in the Chennai, the then Madras, Govt Hospital. The British Doctors decided to amputate the left leg up to knee and operation date was also fixed. On that day night a peacock came in to his room and sat on his leg and waved its feathers on the broken portion. On the next day when the doctors inspected and to their surprise the broken knee was joined and wound also healed, due to grace of Lord Muruga. On 30th May 1929 CE attained jeeva Samadhi at Chennai. He was also called as “Ahiyaserma Sudha Vithiga Saiva Siddhanta Ganabanu” This Temple is the Jeeva Samadhi (Burial Place) of Pamban Swamigal. Pamban Swamigal himself had earmarked the Land here to be purchased for the Samadhi Temple before entering into Samadhi State. The Temple is located very near to the entrance of Kala Kshetra, the popular Bharthnatya School at Kala Kshetra Colony, Besant Nagar. The full moon day celebration all through the night is very special This Temple is dedicated to Sri Pamban Swamigal. The samadhi of Sri Pamban Swamigal is inside this temple. The temple complex also has a temple of Sri Murugan. There is also another Pamban Swamigal disciple samadhi in the premises. This Temple is one of few places in Chennai which can be considered as ideal for meditation. It is located in a serene and peaceful locality. The entire complex is surrounded by a lot of trees and plants. meditation hall, where a very big photograph of Swamiji is placed. There is another small meditation center in the natural atmosphere with the beach sand as the flooring. There is a shrine of Mayuranathar (the Utsava idol of Murugan). Annadhanam is offered regularly for all on a daily basis Festivals:- Mayura Vahana Sevana Vizha is celebrated every year in the month of Margazhi (a day on which Swamiji received the Dharsan of peacocks and Lord Muruga while he was in bed No. 11 in General Hospital, Madras). Pournami pooja is being performed every month and it is believed that those attending it would be cured of all ailments. Prayers:- It is believed that those who attend Pournami pooja would be cured of all ailments. The prevailing power of Pamban Swamigal and the force behind him (Lord Muruga) would never relinquish...

Pamban swamigal, The Mahan who lived in 20th century and continues to bless us even at this very moment.

One of his greatest works Shanmuga Kavacham and the eternal favorite of Lord Murugan Panchamirtha Varnam are gems in praise of Lord Saravana Bhava.His work expounds into 6,666 poems, 32 viyasams and 1000 names of Lord Murugan.

Pamban Swamigal's life is a miracle by itself for one to learn and follow. Pamban Swamigal worshipped Lord Murugan who took abode in his heart. All praises of Lord Shanmuga was written in Vedic Tamil with intricate meaning, love and devotion.

His temple in Tiruvanmiyur continues to bless the sea of visitors and devotees who connect to him through his works and who visit Swamigal temple, where Swamigal is present in his Jeeva Samadhi.

The wordings on the arch as we enter the temple just melts us and shows the humility and love towards us.

This is a request which Pamban Swamigal places with Lord Murugan.

It says : You may ignore or push me aside but don't ignore or push aside the ones who come to me or who have their belief in me.

Everyday the temple serves mid-day meals to the visitors and destitutes. People are welcome to join the service.

I am blessed to know Pamban swamigal in my lifetime and his blessing and songs give me the courage and strength to lead a beautiful life and feel & connect with my protector Lord Saravana bhava.

Be blessed and when in Chennai and travelling anywhere close to ECR road, please make sure to experience the grace and get a chance to connect with...

Paamban Kumaragurudhaasar Temple is a sacred and spiritually uplifting place, deeply rooted in history and devotion. The temple is dedicated to Sri Kumaragurudhasa Swamigal, the great saint and poet, who spread the glory of Lord Murugan through his divine hymns and service.

The temple has a very peaceful atmosphere with a traditional design that preserves its cultural and spiritual essence. Devotees often feel a strong sense of positivity and blessings upon visiting. Rituals and special poojas are performed with devotion, and festivals are celebrated in a grand yet disciplined manner.

The temple premises are well maintained, and priests are humble and helpful, guiding devotees with respect. Visiting this temple not only brings spiritual fulfillment but also offers a glimpse into the life and contributions of Kumaragurudhasa Swamigal.

A must-visit temple for devotees of Lord Murugan and those seeking blessings, peace, and inspiration from a saint who lived a life of devotion and...