Anjneya Swamy Ambur
Arulmigu Periya Anjaneyar temple The story has been glorified in a temple in Ambur in Vellore district which dates back to centuries.
The 11-foot idol of Hanuman carved out of hard black stone has Saneeswara under his foot. The idol and the temple are believed to have been renovated probably in 1489, during the period of Krishanadevaraya of Vijayanagar kingdom who then ruled this region. An inscription found in one corner of the temple testifies to this fact.
In 1976, the temple was taken over by the HR & CE department of the State Government. In 1987, Maha Kumbabishekam was performed. Interestingly, the main deity Hanuman is place in one corner of the sanctum sanctorum facing south. This is considered a rarity in India. It is believed that, because devotees lit oil lamps at this temple, it got rid of the harmful effects of Saneeswara, in one stroke.
The temple has been drawing thousands of devotees steadily. In the eastern corner of Ambur town, in a place called Anaimadugu, a rocky foot print, believed to be that of Hanuman, receives special poojas once a year during the Hanuman Jayanthi celebrations. It is said that Hanuman holding the Parvatha hills in one hand and standing on Saneeswara made a big leap from here to cross the Indian Ocean to reach Sri Lanka where he gave the herb to revive Lakshmana.
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Yes,It is true,during Tamil month of Purattaasi thousands of devotees from Karnataka,Vellore Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri Districts throng and offer Mudi Kaanikkai.On every Purattaasi Saturdays it is considered as auspicious to place ones prayers.,that will be fulfilled by this God
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