This ancient shrine is unlike any other. Here, two forms of Lord Muruga reside:
- Balasubramania Swamy, facing east
- Shanmugar with Valli and Deivanai, facing south, a rare sight of spiritual completeness.
But what truly sets Thiruchendur apart is the extraordinary prasadam offered here:
- Vibhuti (sacred ash) wrapped in a Paneer leaf
This is no ordinary Vibhuti. It is a sacred medicine, a divine touch of Lord Murugan’s healing grace. Wrapped gently in the 12-veined Paneer leaf, said to resemble the hair of Lord Muruga and symbolizing his twelve powerful hands, this offering is steeped in spiritual and medicinal power.
Did you know?
The Paneer leaf, also known as Maruvi, is believed to hold Vedic energy. In fact, Adi Shankaracharya himself glorified it in his Subramania Bhujangam, saying:
"O Lord Muruga, how can words capture the glory of your leafy offering? Even the Vedas bow to its power for this sacred leaf heals diseases like leprosy, convulsions, insomnia, and protects from evil spirits, ghosts, and black energies."
Let’s talk about the miracles of the Vibhuti leaf…
Legend says that Vishwamitra Maharishi, stricken with illness, came here and received this blessed prasadam. After applying it, his suffering vanished.
Centuries later, when Thiruvaduthurai Aadinam couldn’t pay the temple workers, he offered this leafy Vibhuti instead. To everyone’s astonishment, it brought healing, peace, and divine grace, a reward beyond any monetary value.
- This isn’t just tradition, it’s living divinity.
Whether you're battling physical illness or seeking protection from unseen forces, this sacred Vibhuti is believed to:
- Cure diseases like diabetes, gout, and leprosy
- Ease pain, cramps, and convulsions
- Erase fear and negativity
- Remove the effects of black magic, evil spirits, and restless energies
At Thiruchendur, Vibhuti is not placed by hand. It’s delicately offered in the Paneer leaf untouched, pure, and divine placed in your palm like a whisper of the sacred.
In this powerful temple of Murugan, faith meets healing, and tradition meets miracle. If you ever visit Thiruchendur, don’t just take-home memories. Take home this sacred prasadam, a miracle wrapped in a leaf.
Source : ANIS All Resources , முருகன் பாலகிருஷ்ணன். Printerest