![]() ![]() One day he fulfilled his dream of visiting the southern Palani temple, and after Darshan (sacred view) of God, he was coming down the steps, when a beautiful picture of Murugan attracted his attention. Annaswami Nayakar started offering poojas to Murugan, and on the word of a Palani Sadhu, he offered his tongue at the Thiruttani shrine of Murugan. One day, a Sadhu (sage) appeared in his dream and said Murugan was right in his home for worship. Although he suffered from an acute stomach- ailment, he went on a pilgrimage visiting all Murugan temples, braving bad weather, and thieves. He was a staunch devotee of Murugan and had built a small, thatched hut in which he placed a painted portrait of Murugan and started worshipping him. The temple was built in the late 19th century by an ardent devotee of Murugan, Annaswami Nayakar. He is also called Kalyug Varadan as he grants the wishes of devotees even in today's world. Murugan is known as Vadapalaniyandi here. ![]() The temple is located 100 meters from the East-West Arcot Road. Considered one of the most famous temples of Murugan, the Vadapalani Murugan Temple lies in Kodambakkam, Chennai. ![]()
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