Sri Subramanya temple
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Deity: Murugan Place: Injambakkam Tamil Nadu
Sri Subramanya temple. Dedicated to Murugan. Located in Injambakkam.
- Primary Deity
- Murugan
- Built
- more than 350 years old
- Address
- CMWSSB Division 197, Ward 197, Zone 15 Sholinganallur, Chennai Corporation, Sholinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600119, India
History
The Sri Subrahmanya Temple is reputed to be more than 350 years old. It is situated near the Halasuru metro station, in close proximity to the celebrated Halasuru Someshwara Temple and opposite the Sri Sri Sri Adi Vinayaka Temple. Local tradition suggests that this temple is older than the Sri Someshwara Temple. The presiding deity is also known as Ananda Murugan, and the idol is considered a replica of the Murugan deity at the Thiruthani Murugan Temple, which is one of the Arupadaiveedus of Murugan.
Spiritual Significance
The temple is associated with Lord Subrahmanya, with the deity also known as Ananda Murugan.
- Nearest City: Chennai
Major Festivals
- Thaipusam
Associated Legends
- The deity is a replica of Murugan at Thiruthani Murugan Temple.