Upadevas

Divine Presences

Sacred Upadevas of Our Temple

The Vilangara Sree Subramanya Swami Temple complex houses several upadevas (subsidiary deities) that complement the worship of Lord Muruga. Each upadeva has its own significance and special rituals, creating a complete spiritual ecosystem within the temple premises.

Lord Subramanya Swami
Main Deity

Sree Subramanya Swami

Lord Muruga, also known as Subramanya, Kartikeya, or Skanda, is the primary deity of the temple. He is worshipped here as the divine son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the god of war, and the embodiment of wisdom and virtue.

Special Poojas

Skanda Sashti, Thaipusam, Karthigai Deepam

Unique Aspect

Depicted with Vel (divine spear) in his right hand

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Divine Companions

Temple Upadevas

Ganapathy
Ganapathy

Ganapathy

Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, is worshipped first in all rituals. The Ganapathy homam performed daily at 6:00 AM is particularly powerful.

Homam: 6:00 AM Daily Special: Vinayaka Chaturthi
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Vishnu Devan
Vishnu Devan

Vishnu Devan

Lord Vishnu in his standing form is worshipped as the preserver of the universe. Special pujas are performed on Ekadasi days.

Pooja: During Usha Pooja Special: Vaikunta Ekadasi
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Ekshi Amma
Ekshi Amma

Ekshi Amma

The divine mother goddess who protects the temple and its devotees. Special rituals are performed on Fridays and during Navaratri.

Pooja: Friday Evenings Special: Navaratri
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Bhramma Rekshas
Bhramma Rekshas

Bhramma Rekshas

Celestial protectors of the temple who ward off negative energies. Special offerings are made during Rahu Kalam on Tuesdays.

Pooja: Tuesday Rahu Kalam Special: No special days
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Nagar
Nagar

Nagar

The serpent deities worshipped for protection from snake-related afflictions and for progeny. Milk abhishekam is performed on Ayilyam days.

Pooja: Ayilyam Days Special: Nag Panchami
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Navagraha
Navagraha

Navagraha

The nine planetary deities who influence human lives according to Vedic astrology. Special homams are performed to mitigate planetary afflictions.

Pooja: Daily Afternoon Special: Graha Shanti Poojas
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Divine Worship

Special Rituals for Upadevas

Ganapathy Homam

Performed daily at 6:00 AM to remove obstacles and ensure success in all endeavors. Devotees can sponsor this homam with special offerings.

  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Benefits: Removes obstacles, ensures success
  • Special Days: Sankatahara Chaturthi

Nagar Abhishekam

Milk abhishekam performed for Nagar deity on Ayilyam days to seek protection from snake afflictions and for progeny.

  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Benefits: Protection, progeny
  • Special Days: Ayilyam, Nag Panchami

Ekshi Amma Archana

Special archana with 108 names performed on Fridays to seek the goddess's blessings for protection and prosperity.

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Benefits: Protection, prosperity
  • Special Days: Fridays, Navaratri

Graha Shanti Pooja

Performed to mitigate the malefic effects of planets in one's horoscope, especially during difficult planetary periods.

  • Duration: 2-3 hours
  • Benefits: Planetary harmony
  • Special Days: Based on horoscope
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Divine Offerings

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Book your offerings to the upadevas online and receive the divine blessings. Our temple priest will perform the rituals on your behalf and send you the prasadam by post.

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