Moolaver: Balasubramaniar
City Location: Seelanayakanpatti, Oothumalai
Temple’s Speciality:
Sage Agastya wrote the Tamil Grammar Agathiyam from this place only.
Festival:
Panguni Uthiram in March-April, Tirukarthikai in November-December, Vaikasi Visakam in May-June and Skanda Sashti in Iypasi – October-November are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Prayers and Poojas:
Those praying in this temple are blessed with progress in business and prosperity.
Devotees perform abishek to Lord Muruga and offer clothes.
Temple Opening Time:
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Temple Travel Guide:
Place: Oothumalai Murugan Temple is 4 km from Salem on the Seelanaickenpatti bypass road.
Temple Address:
Sri Balasubramaniar Temple, Seelanaickenpatti, Oothumalai, Salem district.
Accommodation in Salem:
♦ Ganesh Mahal; +91-427-233 2820-23, Charges from Rs. 470 to Rs. 990
♦ National Hotel; +91-427-235 3900, 235 3800, Charges from Rs. 385 to Rs. 1200
♦ Windsor Tasle; +91-427-241 5060, Charges from Rs. 1095 to 3495
♦ Hotel Raj Castle; +91-427-233 3532, 233 1108, Charges from Rs. 400 to Rs. 650
♦ Veda Lodge; +91-427-226 0675, 226 0482; Charges from Rs. 190 to Rs. 650
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♦ Sri Prasanna Venkataramanar Temple
♦ Sri Dandayuthapani Temple
♦ Sri Sukhavaneswarar Temple
♦ Sri Kodandapani Ramar Temple