Ratnagiri Murugan Temple
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Vellore Arulmigu Ratnagiri Balamurugan temple is a temple dedicated to the god Murugan (Kartikeya), in , India. It was constructed around the 14th century, and was mentioned by the 14th century poet Arunagirinathar. It is situated on the top of a hill, in accordance with ancient Hindu scriptures which say that where there is a hill, there is Murugan.[1]
Devotees believe that the Murugan idol in the shrine and the guru Swami Balamurugan Adimai (born 1941) are manifestations of the deity.[1]
Days of importance in the calendar year[]
- Tamil New Year Day
- Ādi Krittikai celebrations (Lord Murugan's Birthday)
- Ādi Velli (auspicious Friday in the month of August or September)
- Kanda Shashti celebrations (Six Days)
- Navaratri (Nine Nights of the Goddess Festival)
- Panguni Uttiram
- January 1
- The anniversary of Swamiji Balamurugan Adimai's enlightenment - 20 March
References[]
- ^ a b "Arulmigu Balamurugan Tirukkovil, Rathinagiri". murugan.org. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
Categories:
- Hindu temples in Vellore district
- Murugan temples in Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu Hindu temple stubs