Tucked
away in a serene corner far from the din and bustle of human and
vehicular traffic is a renowned hillock which was spotted by the Sage of
Kanchi five decades ago. Chrompet a vibrant suburb of Chennai has
catapulted into prominence because of Kumaran Kundram which is the abode
of Lord Balasubramanya.
Let us a peep into the spiritual history of the temple.
The sage of Kanchi Paramacharya who camped at Chrompet in 1958
detected a holy hillock which was called Bangala Malai those days. He
prophesied that Bangala Malai will assume spiritual importance and will
be the abode of Lord Subramanya in the years to come. The divine
outburst -Deivathin Kural came true and a shrine for Lord Muruga was
built atop the hillock.
Sath Sangh
The citizens of Chrompet formed a coterie called Balasubramanya sath
sangh and with the blessings of the Sage of Kanchi plunged into the
construction of the temple. As a prelude a shrine for Lord Vinayaka was
built at the foot hills in 1976.
Inscrutable are the ways of God
The workers while clearing the hillock which was littered with rocks
stumbled on Vel -Spear, which is found in the hand of Muruga. The
enthusiastic workers placed the Spear on a pedestal and devotees started
worshipping it. Several philanthropists contributed to the construction
of the temple. Providential interference was discernible in many ways.
The icon of Swaminatha Swamy ( Balasubramanya ) was consecrated in 1979
by Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, the pontiff of Kanchi mutt.
Subsequently in order to facilitate the devotees to climb the hillock
without any hassle a flight of steps were also constructed.
The Celestial congregation
The icons of Meenakshi, Sundareswarar , Nataraja, Navagraha, Kali,
Sarabheswarar, were installed. The temple was expanded later on and
Artha , Maha and Dhyana mantaps were built. There is a Bhana Lingam
adorned with Naga Kavacham which is visually stunning. The temple is
abuzz with festival and spiritual activities through out the year.
Kumara Theertham which is near the temple never dries up even during
summer.
Devotees undertake Giri Valam - circumambulating the Kumaran Kundram
during the specified days.
Kumaran Kundram is also a Parikara sthala as people bogged with
problems can mitigate their sufferings by propitiating the deities.
Temple timings : 6.30 am - 11 am
4.30 pm- 8.30pm
It is roughly 1 km from the Chrompet railway station.
Usha Raja