Speciality:
"Arulmigu Vadapalani Murugan Temple was built in the period of 19th century for Lord Murugan. The temple conducts Annadhanam daily, satisfying the needs of thousands of devotees. The temple contains a separate Sanadhi for Angaran, where a painted portrait of Lord Murugan is worshipped every day. The temple celebrates Panguni Uthiram, Lathcharchanai, which spans ten days. A distinctive tradition is honouring the moolavar with footwear, which is not found in any other temple. This symbolises the abandonment of arrogance and ego. In Arulmigu Vadapalani Murugan Temple, it is believed that the right leg of the deity is slightly advanced, and ensures that the Lord will remove all the grievances of devotees in this Kali Yuga.
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2026 Update: Arulmigu Vadapalani Murugan Temple has several sanadhi including Chokkanathar, Meenakshi Amman, Varasiddhi Vinayaka, Kali, Bhairava, Shanmuga with Valli, and Deivanai. The temple's tower stands 40.8 meters tall, and the eastern tower is depicted with 108 Bharatnatyam dance gestures. Arulmigu Vadapalani Murugan Temple hosts around 7,000 marriages annually."








