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'''Vadapalani Andavar Temple''' is a [[Hinduism|Hindu]] temple dedicated to [[Lord Muruga]]. It is located in [[Vadapalani]], [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].<ref name="Subburaj2006">{{cite book|first=V |last=Subburaj|title=Tourist Guide to Chennai|url={{google books |plainurl=y |id=Wy9ZtMmsZmQC|page=14}}|date=1 December 2006|publisher=Sura Books|isbn=978-81-7478-040-9|pages=14–}}</ref> It was renovated in the 1920s and a Rajagopuram was built during that time. The temple has grown in popularity, which is believed to be in part due to the patronage of cinema stars.<ref name="King1984">{{cite book|first=Anthony D. |last=King|title=Buildings and Society: Essays on the Social Development of the Built Environment|url={{google books |plainurl=y |id=Z01f6W6-0MQC|page=143}}|year=1984|publisher=Routledge & Kegan Paul|isbn=978-0-7102-0234-5|pages=143–}}</ref>

== History ==

Built around 1890, this temple began as a simple thatched shed. Around 7,000 couples marry there each year.

[[File:Vadapalani Temple 2.JPG|thumb|left|200 px|Main Entrance to the Temple from the [[Inner Ring Road, Chennai|Inner Ring Road]]]]

According to the sthalapurana, Muruga devotee Annaswami Nayakar built the shed and kept a Murugan painting there for his personal worship. During his worship, he experienced divine power entering his body and inspiring him to speak surprising things later found to be true. His utterances were labeled 'arul vakku' ('God blessed statements') and could cure diseases, provide jobs, solemnize marriages and more.

The temple is maintained and administered by the [[Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department]] of the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]].<ref>[http://www.tnhrce.org/hrce_act_1959.html Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959]</ref>

== Sannidhis (deities) ==

Many sannidhis are present in the temple courtyards, including Varasiddhi Vinayaka, Chokkanāthar (Lord [[Shiva]]), Meenakshi Amman, Kāli, Bhairava, Shanmuga with Valli and Devasenā.

The [[moolavar]] in standing posture resembles Palani Murugan. In the inner prakara, many niches house Dakshina Murti, Chandikeswar, Mahalakshmi, and others. It has a spacious hall used for marriages and religious discourse. It is one of the most-frequented Murugan shrines in Chennai.

The entrance to this temple is crowned with a [[Rajagopuram]] adorned with several stucco images depicting legends from the [[Skanda Purana]]. In front of the temple is the temple tank. The eastern tower rises to a height of 40.8 metres. The 108 [[bharata natyam]] dance gestures can be seen on the eastern tower.

==See also==
* [[Religion in Chennai]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{commons category|Vadapalani Andavar Temple}}
* {{official website|http://www.vadapalaniandavartemple.tnhrce.in}}
* [http://murugan.org/temples/vadapalani.htm Vadapalani Dandayudhapani Temple]
* [http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=16 Dinamalar]

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