Moolavar : Balamurugan
Urchavar : Shanmugha
Amman / Thayar : –
Thala Virutcham : –
Theertham : Arumugam Float – Arumugam Theppam
Agamam / Pooja : –
Old year : 500-1000 years old
Historical Name : –
City : Rathnagiri
District : Vellore
State : Tamil Nadu
Singers:
The temple is praised in the Tirupugazh hymns of saint Arunagiriar.
Festival:
Aadi Kruthikai in July-August and Skanda Sashti in October-November are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Temple’s Speciality:
Saint Arunagiriar had sung the praise of this Lord describing Him as an incomparable genius gem. As the Lord is a Bala – child, Surasamharam does not take place during the Skanda Sashti festival.
Opening Time:
The temple is open from 6.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 3.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Address:
Sri Balamurugan Temple, Rathnagiri-632 517. Vellore district.
Phone:
+91- 4172 – 266 350, 266 330, 94436 25887.
Special Features:
Miracle Based: Saint Arunagiriar had sung the praise of this Lord describing Him as an incomparable genius gem. As the Lord is a Bala – child, Surasamharam does not take place during the Skanda Sashti festival.
Location :
Rathnagiri is 14 km from Vellore on the Arcot route. Bus facilities are available.
Near By Railway Station :
Kadpadi
Near By Airport :
Chennai
Accomodation :
Vellore:
Hotel Kanna: +91-416-222 3060; 222 3160
Hotel Darling Residency: +91-416-222 3001; 231 3005
Hotel Surabi International: +91-416-221 63399, 221 64999
Hotel River View: +91-416-222 5251, 222 2349.
