Variyar's Knowledge Centre, Kangeyanallur, Vellore
Variyar's
Knowledge Centre is a Tomb Complex of Thiru Muruga Kirupananda Variyar, a Shaivite spiritual teacher located at Kangeyanallur in
Vellore District of Tamilnadu. This Centre is also called as Variyar Swamigal
Gnana Thiruvalagam. Kirupananda Variyar Knowledge Center, Tomb Complex of Kirupananda
Variyar is situated opposite to Kangeyanallur Subramanya Swamy Temple. There is
a 24 hours Moksha deepam burning here facing the North direction.
History
Thiru
Muruga Kirupananda Variyar was a Shaivite spiritual teacher from India. Variyar, popularly
known as Variyar Swamigal was born in Kangeyanallur, a small village on the bank of Palar
river. This province is referred to
as Thondai Nadu in Sangam
literature. Variyar Swamigal received the
award Isai Perarignar in 1967, given to Tamil musicians every year by the Tamil
Isai Sangam of Tamil
Nadu in Southern India. Thiru Muruga Kirupananda
Variyar manifestation happened on 25.08.1906 and his sacred life mingled
with the space on 7.11.1993. This Temple has been built by Kayilai Mani P. Rajagopal
Annachi the owner of Hotel Saravana Bhavan Chennai.
Kirupananda
Variyar Knowledge Center
Kirupananda
Variyar Knowledge Center, Tomb Complex of Kirupananda Variyar is situated
opposite to Kangeyanallur Subramanya Swamy Temple. There is a 24 hours Moksha
deepam burning here facing the North direction. The Idol of Kirupananda Variyar
in sitting and gracing gesture has been erected on the tomb, housing the
tomb, a beautiful temple has been constructed. The Entire area of the temple
is of 139 feet in Length and 102 feet in width.
Saravanapoikai
can be found after entering into the main Mandapam (Hall) of the complex.
This was built by Kirupananda Variyar. To the left of this Saravana Poigai, a
statue of Kirupananda Variyar with a Kamandalam in his hand, in standing
gesture inside a small mandapam, and turning right to the Poigai, another
mandapam in which an idol of God child Arumugam could be seen.
The main
Mandapam of the complex measures 59 feet by 46 feet in length and breadth
respectively. After passing through the main mandapam we can see the
Hexagonally constructed temple wherein we can have the Dharshan of
Swamigal in a blessing gesture with smiling face and abounding compassion
in his eyes. Each face of the six faces of the Hexagonal temple constituted
by rectangles with a base of 7 feet and height of 22 feet. Thus, the faces
of the Hexagonal Temple represent the six faces of Lord 'Arumugam'.
Then
stepping into the sanctum of the temple we see the samadhi of our swamigal (6
feet by 3 feet) decorated with flowers constituting a Shiva Lingam. An
everlasting light being spread from a lamp which is positioned facing to the
North (facing the head of the Samadhi). The Icon of Swamigal stands aside
the samadhi. The Icon measures 35 inches in height and 68-75 inches
including the Peedam (base).
The Domed-roof
of the sanctum is built to a height of 36 feet and provided with a Golden Pinnacle
of 5 feet height. To go around the temple, a clean and beautiful pathway among
a greenish lawn has been laid and decorated with electric luminaires and an
artificial spring. A Guest House with all facilities has been built behind the Temple
for the devotees to stay there. Arupadai Veedu Murugan Kalai Arangam,
an Arts and Cultural Hall with a huge stage has been built to the south of
the Temple.
Pooja
Timings
Poojas
are being performed daily. There are three Poojas conducted every day. They
are;
·
Morning Pooja at 7.00
A.M.
·
Noon Pooja at 11.30 A.M.
·
Evening at 7.00 P.M.
Festivals
Special
pooja after Abishekam are being performed on Sashti days and Kiruthigai day of
every month. The idol of Swamigal is taken on a devotional procession
around the temple and streets during Kiruthigai days. Abishekam after
conducting Yagam on full moon day of every month is performed. During Full moon
day Pooja celebrations, Full feast is offered for 1000 people and food pockets
for 1000 children are also distributed.
Contact
Variyar
Swamigal Gnana Thiruvalagam
1, Subramanya
Swami Koyil Street,
Kangeyanallur,
Vellore – 632006
Phone: +91 416 248 922 / 240 173
Mobile: +91 98423 11755
Connectivity
Kirupananda
Variyar Knowledge Center is located at about 2.5 Kms from Kangeyanallur Road
Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Katpadi, 4 Kms from Vellore, 27 Kms from Arcot, 25 Kms
from Ranipet and 140 Kms from Chennai. Nearest Railway Stations are located at
Katpadi (4 Kms) and Vellore (8 Kms). Nearest Airport is located at Chennai (130
Kms).
