Swami Malai Temple: Mahatirtha of Hindus

   The Swami Malai Temple should be called the Mahatirtha of the Hindus. The reason is that Lord Swami Malai Temple is one of the best temples of Lord Kartikeya. 

   It is also called Murugan Temple. This temple dedicated to Lord Kartikeya is considered as unique and wonderful. This divine-grand temple located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India is the center of the faith of Hindus. 

  It is believed that Swami Malai Temple is associated with various stages of Lord Kartikeya. Swami Malai is the place where, during childhood, Murugan explained Lord Shiva to the meaning of Pranav Mantra. 

  Located on the banks of river Kaveri, about 5 km from Kumbakonam, this temple is unique in many ways. Swami Malai Temple situated about 250 km from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is a beautiful decoration of architecture. 

   Swami Malai Temple situated on a hill about 18 meters high is actually considered to be the place of Lord Shiva, Mata Parvati and Kartikeya. Mata Parvati is present in the form of Meenakshi and as Lord Shiva Sundareshwar. The temple of Mata Meenakshi and Sundareswar is present under the hill. There are three gates to enter this divine-magnificent temple. Importantly, there are regular Vedic rituals in the temple. 

   A special celebration of Swami Malai Temple is a vaccination. It is organized once a year. It is said that Lord Shiva's son Kartikeya used to pronounce the Pranava mantra Om of the father. So this place is known as the name of the Swaminath temple. It is the legend that Kartikeya had insulted Brahma ji, the creator of the universe, during Kailash Yatra. By which Brahma ji was angry on Shiva son Kartikeya i.e. Murugan. 

   Murugan asked Brahma ji how he had created the universe. Brahma ji responded with the help of the Vedas. Brahma ji started the chanting of the sacred Pranav mantra Om. Brahma ji could not give a reply on which Murugan asked to tell the meaning of Pranava Mantra. When no response was received, Murugan had captured Brahma ji. After this Murugan took responsibility for the creation of the universe. On discovering this, 

  Lord Shiva asked Murugan to release Brahma from captivity, Murugan said that Brahma ji did not know the meaning of pranav mantra ie ohm. Lord Shiva asked Murugan to explain the meaning of Pranava Mantra. In front of Lord Shiva, Prafulla Mantra is praised by Murugan. 

   Legend has it that Lord Shiva named Murugan as Swaminath Swami. It means the teacher of Lord Shiva. It is believed that this concept underlines the temple of Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan. Lord Shiva's temple is located under the hill, while Lord Murugan's temple is situated on the top of the hill.

    All necessary resources are available for the visit of Swami Malai Temple. The nearest airport is Tiruchirappalli Airport. The distance of Swami Malai Temple from Tiruchirapalli Airport is about 77 kilometers. Visitors can also visit Puducherry Airport.

 The distance of Swami Malai Temple from Puducherry Airport is about 108 kilometers. The nearest railway station is Kumbakonam Junction. Visitors can also visit Swami Malai Temple through the road.
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