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Palaniandavar Temple dedicated to Lord Subramanya
worshipped, as Pazhani Andavar is located in Vadalapani, northern part
Chennai. A picture
of Lord Subramanya was brought here from
Palani that became a very potent
divinity, thus acquiring the name Vadapalani.
The Legend
The legend has it that a devotee of Lord Subramanya by name Annaswamy
Nayagar saw a beautiful picture of Lord Subramanya during his visit to
Palani displayed in one of the shops. He did not have the money to buy the
picture. One day Lord Subramanya appeared in the shopkeeper's dream and
directed him to give the picture to Annaswamy Nayagar (also spelt as
Annaswami). Annaswamy Nayagar was ecstatic to receive the picture, which
he brought to his home in Chennai.
He installed this picture in his house and prayed to Lord Subramanya with
this picture as the icon. Slowly he started to exhibit special powers and
quickly gained an enormous following of disciples.
After the death of Annaswamy Nayagar one of his disciples by the name of
Ratnavel Chettiar took over the task of continuing the work of Annaswamy
Nayagar. He converted the house into a shrine and ministered to the
devotees. After Ratnavel Chettiar, Bagyalinga Tambiran took over the task
of maintaining the temple and the daily worships. It was during his tenure
that the present temple was built. The tombs of all these three can be
seen near the temple.
Air:
Chennai has an
airport with national and international terminals. Regular flights connect
Chennai with the major cities within the country and countries like
Singapore, America, UK etc.
Rail: Chennai
is well connected by rail with all the major places within and beyond the
state.
Road: State transport buses and private buses connect
Chennai with the
major towns and cities within the state and country. For local
transportation local trains, city buses and auto rickshaws are available.
Being the capital city of the state, Chennai is well equipped with various kinds of accommodation options, varying from economic class to luxurious ones.
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