Guru Peyarchi (Transition of Guru):-

"Guru Brahma - Guru Vishnu
Guru Devo Maheshwaraha
Guru Shatshadh Param Bramha
Thasmai Shree Gurave Namaha"

Any transition, be that of Guru or Saturn or the dreaded snakes, Mandaveli Tirupura Mami advises primary prayers to be offered to the first and foremost of all Gods, the remover of all obstacles, Lord Ganesha.
Guru Peyarchi will take place on 30-June-2002 as per the astrological rules of "Thiru Vakkiam". Guru is transiting from Mithuna Rasi to Kataka Rasi. Though the transition of Guru happens every year, this year this event is important as Guru gets exalted or glorified in Katakam. Similarly the transition of Guru from Dhanus to Makaram is also important, as Guru gets debilitated in Makara Rasi.
Mami says as per the ancient rules of astrology (Artha Sastra), rasis which are situated on the 5th, 7th and 9th positions from that of the Guru's residence will enjoy the maximum benefits. During this transition, Guru resides in the Kataka rasi and thus Vrichikam becomes the 5th house, Makaram becomes the 7th house and Meenam becomes the 9th house.
Mami imposes what Lord Ganesha practised. Parents are a person's first Guru. Thus it is advised that devotees take the blessing of their parents, in-laws and other elders. Offer prayers to the pithrus and seek their blessings.
Yellow is the colour of Shree Guru Bhagwan, so Mami advises devotees of all religions to sport yellow attire on Guru peyarchi day, which is considered auspicious.
Predictions for each star along with temples-to-be-visited are listed below. Mami has given predictions for Christian devotees too. Christians are advised to light nine yellow coloured candles at the altar of the Saviour Jesus Christ or at the altar of Mother Mary. Offer sincere prayers to your Gods for a smooth sailing of this year.
People living abroad or people who are unable to visit the shrines can offer worship to Lord Guru at their residences. Offer garland of soaked Bengal Gram (Kondai Kadalai / Channa Dhal), yellow flowers, sweet rice and pray to the Most Benevolent for blessings during the year. Recite Guru Gayathri and Guru Slokas

Guru Gayathri

Ohm Virushpath vajaaya vidmahe
Krunni hasthaya dheemahee
Thanno Guru Prachodayadh

Guru Sloka

Deva Naamsa rishinnamsa Gurum
Kanchana sannibham
Bhukthi bhoodhakrilokaa kesam
Dhan - namami Brahaspathim

There are several temples in India with shrines devoted to Guru Bhagawan. Apart from these temples, Mami had suggesed another special temple on this occasion. One such shrine of Guru is situated in the ancient Chozha temple of Kayaroganneshwarar at Kancheepuram. The significance of this old temple of Guru, is that He Himself is offering his prayers to Shree Kayaroganeshwarar. Visit this temple and get the blessings of God.
Mami requests all the Hindus to help in restoring ancient temples - which are treasure troves of our culture.
Those in need of more details contact, Mami at her Chennai residence.
110 R. K. Mutt Road
Mandaiveli, Chennai 600028.
Telephone: 4937791

Predictions for each Nakshatram:-
Aswini:- Confusions will dissolve and the natives will enjoy happiness during the transition period. Offer prayers to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sokkanathar who rules the temple city of Madurai. Also pray to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. It is essential the natives offer prayers to their pithrus on Amavasai days and appropriate thithi days. Offer prayers to your family deity (Kula Deivam) and your chosen deity (Ishta Deivam).
Bharani:- Attain maturity of mind. Forgive and forget unpleasantness. Health will improve. Creativity will prevail. Worship Mother Durga in temples at Tiruvanaikaval, Samayapuram and Tiruverkadu. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. It is essential the natives offer prayers to their pithrus on Amavasai days and appropriate thithi days. Offer prayers to your family deity (Kula Deivam) and your chosen deity (Ishta Deivam).
Krithigai:- Native will toil, but will enjoy the benefits of prosperity. Avoid extravagance.Worship Iyappan for abundant benefits. Visit shirines of Iyappan. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. It is essential that the natives offer prayers to their pithrus on Amavasai days and appropriate thithi days. Offer prayers to your family deity (Kula Deivam) and your chosen deity (Ishta Deivam).
Rohini:- The transition may cause confusion and conflicts of mind. But Guru benevolent will save this native from losses. Refrain from taking emotional decisions. Pradosha worship of Lord Shiva will yield good results. Offer prayers to the family deity. Pay a visit to the temple of Shiva in Tirucherai and also offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, Guru and Dakshinamurthy. It is good to offer prayers of ghee lamps and sweetened milk to Goddess Raja Rajeshwari.
Mrigasirusham:- Though the transition is not a prospective one, the native will not suffer. Avoid arguments and avoid situations leading to feuds and conflicts. Offer prayers to Lord Bhiravar. Pay a visit to the Shiva shrine at Tirupathur. Recite slokas of Guru, Dakshinamurthy and Bhairavar. It is good to offer prayers of ghee lamps and sweetened milk to Goddess Raja Rajeshwari.
Arudra:- The transition will prove to be prospective to the natives. They are advised to be cautious anyway. Health will improve. Avoid getting into the debt trap. Worship Lord Shiva. Pay a visit to the shrine of Lord Pragadeeshwar at Tanjavur and Goddess Abhirami. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. Fasting and worshipping Lord Shiva on Pradosham days will yield happiness and peace of mind.
Punarpoosam:- The transition will make the native bubble with energy. Avenues for revenues will be cited. Anticipate unexpected benefits to reach you. It is advised that the native adopt caution in all ventures. Offer worship to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva with their consorts Goddess Mahalakshmi and Goddess Abhirami. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. Visit shrines at Tirukoshtiyur and Tiruvamuttur for happiness.
Poosam:- The transition may cause minor irritations to the natives. Spiritual awareness will be established. But Guru the benevolent will not hinder the path of the native. Natives may relish happy moments of family reunions. Worship Lord Thatratreya at Senghalipuram in Kumbakonam. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy.
Ayilyam:- The natives may experience neither great upheavals nor great improvements. Natives are asked to retain their perseverance at any difficult situation. They will emerge victor of time and self. Guru will motivate the native to work better. Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Durga. Visit shrines of these Gods and beget benefits. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. Offering prayers to God Anjaneya will offer peace of mind.
Maham:- Natives of Maham may experience confusions and conflicts; but Guru will ensure joy unlimited. Spendthrift the native may be; but Guru the benevolent will shower prosperity in abundance. Worship the the first and the foremost God Ganesha. Visit His shrines and offer prayers and He will remove hindrances from your path. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy.
Pooram:- The transition will yield happiness amidst discomfort. That is the way of life, after all. The situation may be such that the native may spend a lot of money; yet he may not regret as he gains happiness and prosperity. Treat everyone equally. Avoid discrimination.Worship Goddess Kali and her son Lord Muruga for benefits. Pay a visit to the Kali temple at Tiruvakkarai. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy.
Uthiram:- A good period awaits the natives. Advancement of mind and spirit will happen. Contentment will prevail. However, a cautious approach is suggested. Avoid arguments leading to feuds and conflicts. Worship goddess of wealth, Mahalakshmi herself. Visit Her shrines. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. Offer prayers to Lakshmi Narasimhar for control of the mind and body. Read Sundara Kandam.
Hastam:- An enhancement awaits the natives. A good progressive path will be paved. Dreams become reality. Avoid extravagance. Practise patience. Worship Goddess Mookambika and Lord Shiva. Offer prayers to the family deity and to Lord Shiva on Pradosham days. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy.
Chithirai:- The transition of Guru will offer new fruitful opportunities to the natives. Be cautious. Money may flow with ease. Avoid getting into the debt trap. Avoid emotional decisions. Worship kind hearted Mother Goddess Tripurasundari and beget benefits. Visit the temple of Lord Shiva and his consort at Courtrallam. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. Recite Mahalaskhmi Ashtothram
Swathi:- The transition may not yield great prosperity. Guru will not desert the natives with misfortune. There will be happy events, recognition and acknowledgement. Avoid new ventures and concentrate on the mundane routine tasks. Worship Shree Hayagreevar and visit His shrine at Tiruvanthipuram (Cuddalore). Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. Recite Shree Vishnu Sahasranamam.
Visakham:- No gain - no loss. The natives may experience neither great upheavals nor great improvements. Woship Lord Bramha the creator and His consort and the Goddess of all arts Saraswathi. Visit their shrines and offer appropriate worships. Also offer prayers to Sakkarathazhwar, Guru and Dakshinamurthy. Recite Shree Vishnu Sahasranamam.
Anusham:- Good tidings are cited. Success will reach you with great ease. However, minor irritations may happen. Health will improve. Worship Lord Murugan in his chosen shrines to enjoy the benefits. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy.
Kettai:- A very comfortable period is cited for the natives. The art of converting good opportunities to money-vending avenues depends upon the hard work of the natives. Worship Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram for prosperity. Pradosham worship of Lord Shiva will yield happiness. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. Read Sundara Kandam or Shreemath Bhagavatham.
Moolam:- The natives may experience neither great upheavals nor great improvements. There could be small hindrances in their path. Minor health problems may occur. Guru will give the courage to face these with confidence and provide ease of mind. Offer prayers to God Ganesha. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. Offer prayers to Viswanatha swamy and Annapoorni.
Pooradam:- Confusion will appear and disappear. There will be neither great tidings nor disappointments. A smooth period of routine activities. Worship Goddess Durga at her chosen temples. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. Recite Kanakathaar sthorhram.
Uthiradam:- Natives will enjoy a peaceful period. Spiritual awareness will redeem the natives from mental agony. The religious faith will save the natives from fear of future. They enjoy peace of mind. Worship God Anjaneya, Goddess Shakthi, God Nadikeshwar and also Lord Shiva at Tiruvannamalai. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. Reciting Thevaram songs will help in attaining happiness.
Thiruvonam:- The natives will encounter fortunate avenues for prosperity. Health will improve. There seems to be happiness everywhere. But Guru being a true judge will not pardon any deceitful actions. Worship Lord Venkatachalapathy at Tirupathi. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. Recite Sathuslokee or Divya Prapanda songs.
Avittam:- Natives feel courageous and motivated towards achieving their goals. Lady luck will embrace the perspiring aspirants and not the fortune seekers. Worship Shree Adiseshan and Shree Garudan at their shrines. Worship the Navagrahas. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy. Observe Pradosha Pooja.
Sadayam:- Turbulent times await the natives, who being steadfast soldiers will be naturally motivated to face any difficult situation and come out victors. Worship Shree Vishnu Durga for courage and valour. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy.
Poorattathi:- Natives may not have great advancements, and the transition period isn't bad. Blessings will be showered in abundance, but always in disguise. Offer worship to your family deity.and Shri Ramachandramurthy. If possible visit the shrine at Rameshwaram. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy.
Uthirattathi:- The natives enjoy a good period with plenty of booming opportunities. Accumulation of wealth is cited. Worship Goddess Gayathri Devi and Goddess Bhuvaneshwari. Pay a vist to the temple of Bhuvaneshwari at Pudukottai. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy.
Revathi:- Prosperity in abundance will be showered upon the natives. Natives will succeed in all their ventures. But the gift of Guru should not breed greediness or ruthlessness. Be generous and help others. Worship Goddess Saraswathi and visit her shrine at Koothanur. Also offer prayers to Guru and Dakshinamurthy.

New Trust Board takes charge:-

The new trust board took charge of the temple today i.e., 4th Decemmber, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. Earlier, the HR&CE administration haded over the charge of the temple on 3rd., December at 6.30 p.m. to Shri S.Muthu, Senior Trustee. Later the entire trust board with Shri P. Thilak Kumar, Shri P. Ekambaram, Shri C.R. Palanidoss and Shri C.G. Lakshminarayana as the other trusatees in line took their respective charges as assigned by the temple heirarchy.
Shri S. Muthu, Senior Trustee took over the charge of the Vasantha Mandapam Trust at 1p.m.

Bhakti is eternal!

The son of Lord Parameswara is Kumaraswamy. He is also called as
Skandha, Subrahmanyeswara, Kartikeya and Subbaraya. Margasira Suddha
Sashti is celebrated as Subrahmanya Sashti. On this day, if one
observes fasting, perform puja to Subrahmanyeswara, offer food and
clothes to a bachelor, will attain goodness to the house. This year
it falls on 3.12.2008.
Subrahmanya Stuti, which is otherwise called Subrahmanya
karavalambam, is given below. This is also called Swaminatha
Karavalambam.
Subrahmanya Karavalambam

Hey swaminaatha karuNaakara diina bandhO,
Srii paarvatiisumukha pankaja padma bandhO,
SriiSaadi dEvagaNa puujita paada padma,
valliisanaatha mama dEhi karaavalambam. 1

Extend a hand of support, Oh Lord of Valli,
Who is the chief of gods, who is merciful,
Who is friend of the oppressed,
Who is the son of the lotus faced lord of goddess Parvathi,
and whose lotus feet is worshipped
by all gods and also by Lord of Goddess Lakshmi.

dEvaadhi dEvasuta, dEva gaNaadi naatha,
dEvEndra vandya mrudu pankaja manjupaada,
dEvarshi naarada muniindra sugiita kiirtE,
valliisanaatha mama dEhi karaavalambam. 2

Extend a hand of support, Oh Lord of Valli,
Who is the son of God of gods, who is the chief of all gods,
Whose soft lotus like feet is worshipped by Devendra,
and whose fame is sung by deva sage Narada and others.

nityaanna daana nirataakhila rOgahaarin,
tasmaatpradaana paripuurita bhaktakaama,
Sruthyaagama praNava vaacya nijaswaruupa,
valliisanaatha mama dEhi karaavalambam. 3

Extend a hand of support, Oh Lord of Valli,
Who gives food daily in charity,
who cures all prevalent diseases,
Who bestows luck, who fulfills all wishes of devotees,
and whose real form is the pranava given in Vedas.

krouncaamarEndra mada khanDana Sakti Suula,
paaSaadi Sastra parimanDita divya paaNE,
Srii kunDaliiSa dhruta tunDa Sikhiindra vaaha,
valliisanaatha mama dEhi karaavalambam. 4

Extend a hand of support, Oh Lord of Valli,
Who is the Lord of mountains, who holds,
Shakthi, Soola, bow and arrows in his holy hands,
Who wears ear rings and who rides the fast moving peacock.

dEvaadhidEva ratha mandala madhyavEdya,
dEvEndra peeTha nagaram druDha caapa hastam,
Suuram nihatya surakOTi bhiriiDyamaana,
valleesanaatha mama dEhi karaavalambam. 5

Extend a hand of support, Oh Lord of Valli,
Who is the god of gods,
Who rides the central Chariot among a group of chariots,
Who prevents problems for Devendra,
Who can send arrows very fast,
and who by killing Suura became,
the object of adulation of billions of devas.

haaraadi ratna maNi yukta kiriiTa haara,
kEyuura kunDala lasatkavacaabhiraam a,
hey viira taaraka jayaamara brunda vandya,
valliisanaatha mama dEhi karaavalambam. 6

Extend a hand of support, Oh Lord of Valli,
Who wears crowns and chains with diamonds and gems,
Who wears armlet, ear rings and strong armour,
and who is the valorous one who killed Tharaka,
and was saluted by the groups of devas.

pancaksharaadi manu mantrita gaangatOyaihi,
pancaamrutaihi pramuditEndra mukhairmuniindraihi ,
paTTabhishikta hariyukta paraasanaatha,
valliisanaatha mama dEhi karaavalambam. 7

Extend a hand of support, Oh Lord of Valli,
Who was crowned as their leader by Indri,
with the chanting of the holy five letters,
with the bathing of the holy water of Gang,
after strengthening it further by holy chants,
and who was anointed with the five holy nectars,
by very learned and holy sages.

Srii kaartikEya karuNaamruta puurNa drushTyaa,
kamaadi rOga kalushiikruta dushTa cittam,
siktvaatu maa mava kaLaadhara kaanti kaantyaa,
valliisanatha mama dEhi karaavalambam. 8

Extend a hand of support, Oh Lord of Valli,
Who is known as Karthikeya, who with his,
fully nectar like looks of mercy cures,
passion, diseases and mind which has made been dirty
Who is the treasure house of arts and
Who shines like billions of suns.

SubrahmaNyashTakam puNyam yeh paThanti dwijOttamaaha,
tey sarvE mukti maayanti subrahmaNya prasaadataha,
subrahmanyaashTaka midam praatarutthaaya yah paThEt,
kOTi janma krutam paapam tatkshaNaadEva naSyati.

The twice born who reads this octet on Subrahmanya,
would attain salvation by the grace of Lord Subrahmanya,
and for him who reads this octet on Subrahmanya, as soon as,
he gets up in the morning, the sins committed in billons,
of previous births will vanish in a second.

It is also said that by praying Lord Subrahmanya, one can get rid of
Kujadosha.

lOhitO lOhitaakshaSca saamagaanam krupaakaraha,
dharaatmajah kujO bhoumE, bhuumadO bhuumi nandanaha.

If one goes to Navagraha or Subrahmanya temple on every Tuesday for
seven days and pray God by narrating the above Sloka, he/she will be
free from Kuja dosha. Lord Subrahmanya is also considered to be the
reliever of Naga dosha. As such, one should pray God with the
following Sloka.

Naga dosha nivarana stotram

anantO vaasukihi SEshaha padmanaabhaSca sambaLaha,
SankhapaalO dhaarta raashTraha takshakaha kaaLiyastathaa.
Etaani nava naamaani naagaanaanca mahaatmanaam,
saayamkaalE paThEnnityam praatah kaalE viSEshataha,
tasya vishayam naasti sarvatra vijayii bhavEt.

Skanda Gayatri

tatpurushaaya vidmahE,
mahaa sEnaaya dhiimahi,
tannO skandah pracOdayaat.

Shri Subramanya Bhujangam (in English) Slokam

This powerful mantra was written by Shri Adi Shankara. When Adi Shankara visited the shore temple of Lord Subramanya at Thiruchendur, he fell into a trance and the entire stanzas flowed from him. It is said that the Lord was so pleased with the mantras, words of devotion that came from Adi Shankara, that Lord Subramanya appeared, as stated in the mantra, in front of Adi Shankara. Devotees reciting this mantra will be rid of debts, sufferings and disease. Whoever recites this mantra will attain health, wealth, longevity, wisdom and heavenly abode.
1. sadA bAlaroopApi vighnAdhi hanthri, mahAdanthi vaktrApi panchAsyamAnyA
vidheendhrAdhi mrigyA gaNeshAbhidhAme, vidhatthAm shriyam kApi kalyANamurthi
Though He always sports the appearance of a child, He can crumble the mountains of obstacles. Though He is elephant-faced, He is honoured even by his five-faced father Shiva (sadyojaatam, vaamadevam,aghoram, tatpurusham and iishaanam). Lord Brahma, Indra and the other Devas seek him to fulfil their aspirations. He is known as Ganesha and He is endowed with boundless glory. May He bless me with prosperity!
2. na jAnAmi padhyam, na jAnAmi gadhyam, na jAnAmi shabdam, na jAnAmi chArttham
chidekA shadAsyA hridhi dhyothathe me, mukhAnis saranthe giraschApi chitram
I know not the science of musical sounds, I know not the meanings of complex texts either, I know not the nature of slokas made of four types of padaas, nor do I know the intricacies of the gadhyam style! But in my heart, shines an effulgent light with six luminous faces, and because of that, from my mouth, amazing phrases with musical tone and meanings pour out in extempore.
3. mayUrAdhiroodam mahAvAkyagUdam manohArideham mahachittageham
mahIdevadevam mahavedabhAvam mahadevabAlam bhaje lokapAlam
O Son of Mahadeva! Seated on the peacock chariot, being the essence of the great maha vaakyaas, having wonderfully attractive body, dwelling in the heart of great sages, O the quintessence of four Vedas! Thou are indeed the Lord of the Universe.
4. yadhA sannidhAnam gathA mAnavA me, bhavAm bodhipAram gathAsthe thadhaiva
ithi vyanjayan sindhutheere ya aaste, thameede pavitram parAshaktiputram
O Lord Subramanya! Son of spotless Parashakti [the Mother of the Cosmos], Thou have taken your abode near the sea shore Tiruchendur as if it is an indication that whenever the devotees take refuge in Thee, they can easily cross the ocean of samsara (the eternal cycle of life and death) and reach the other side of the shore safely!
5. yathAbdhes tharangA layam yAnthi thungA, thatthaivA padha sannidhou sevyamAne
itheevormi panktheer nrinAm darshayantham, sadA bhAvaye hrithsaroje guham tham
The waves of worries that haunt the minds of the devotees get destroyed like the waves of the ocean when they hit the shore; Thou stands on the sea-side town of Tiruchendur exemplifying this truth that the mental worry-waves get destroyed when the devotees surrender themselves at Thy feet. O Lord Guha (one who resides in the cave of the heart)! I meditate on you always!
6. girou mannivAse narA yedhi rUdA, thadhA parvathe rAjathe thedhirUdA
itheeva bruvan gandha shailAdhirUdah, sadevo mudhe me sadA shanmukhostu
O Lord Shanmukha! Thou stands on the top of the Sugandha hill, proclaiming that whenever the devotees climb this hill it will give the same benefit as climbing the king of mountains (Kailas)! May the six-faced Lord on the Sugandha hills remain there to bless me!
7. mahAmbodhitheere mahApApachore, muneendrAnukoole sugandhAkhya shaile
guhAyAm vasantham svabhAsA lasantham, janArthim harantham shrayAmo guham tham
On the shores of the great ocean which steals away the sins of the devotees, stands the Sugandha hills, the most favourable site for the sages to perform their penance! Thou resides there to destroy the worries of the devotees! O self-luminous Lord who is present in the cave of the heart! I adore Thee!
8. lasat swarna gehai nrinAm kAmadohe, sumasthoma sanchanna mANikya manche
samudyath sahasrArka thulyaprakAsham, sadA bhAvaye kArtikeyam suresham
In a radiant golden bedroom, on a cot set with rubies and covered on all sides with sweet smelling flowers, Thou art seated with the effulgence of a thousand suns! Thou art the answer to every desire of the heart and Thou fulfils the righteous desires of Thy devotees! Thou art the Lord of Devas and son of the Lord of the universe! O Kartikeya I meditate on Thee!
9. raNat hamsake manjuleth yanthashoNe, manohAri lAvaNya peeyusha poorNe
manash-shatpadho me bhava klesha taptha, sadA modathAm skanda te pAda padme
Let the mind (like a bee) which is burdened with domestic troubles become happy by hovering around Thy lotus feet which is adorned with the jingling ringlets made of rings and beads, red in color indicating grace, filled with the nectar of beauty which attracts the minds of the devotees.
10. suvarnAbha divyAm barodh bhAsa mAnam, kvaNath kinkiNi mekhalA shobha mAnam lasad dhemapattena vidhyotha mAnam, katim bhAvaye Skanda te deepya mAnam
Oh! Skanda, I meditate on Thy waist which is covered by a gold coloured cloth, shining with a string of ringing bells and beads, wearing a shining gold belt over the golden silk cloth, and which is by itself self-resplendent.
11. pulindesha kanyA ghanA bhoga thunga, sthanA linganA saktha kAshmeera rAgam
namasyAmyaham tArakAre tavorah, svabhaktA vane sarvadA sAnurAgam
Oh! conqueror of Tarakasura! By embracing Valli's (hunter's daughter) well-developed breast ornated with saffron, Thy chest became red coloured, thereby manifesting your eternal grace towards devotees.And such a chest I adore.
12. vidhou kluptha dhandAn svaleelA dhri thAndAn, nirasthebha shundAn dvishath kAladhandAn
hathendhrAri shandAn jagatrAna shoundAn, sadA te prachandAn shraye bAhu dhandAn
Oh! Shanmukha! Thy arms punished Brahma, Thy arms govern the world as Thy play; Thy arms killed Soorapadma and other demons who are enemies of Indra; Thy arms are matchless in protecting the Universe, and Thy arms are a terror to Thine enemies.I worship Thy twelve arms which do all these things effortlessly.
13. sadA shAradA shan mrugAngkA yadhisyu, samudyantha eva stthithAsh cheth samanthAth
sadApoorna bimbA kalankaishcha heenA, tadA tvan mukhAnAm bruve Skanda sAmyam
What can I compare to Thy six faces! If there be six full moons free from blemishes and if those moons be ever shining on all sides, even then they would be no match to your effulgent faces.
14. sphuran mandahAsai sahamsAni chanchath, katAkshA valeebhringa sanghojvalAni
sudhAsyandhi bimbA dharANi shasoono, tavA lokaye shanmukhAm bhoruhANi
Oh! Son of Parameshwara, I see Thy six smiling faces shining like a group of swans, having gleaming side glances ever moving like a row of bees and with red lips overflowing with nectar.
15. vishAleshu karNAntha dheergesh vajasram, dayAs yandhishu dvAdha shas veekshaNeshu
mayeeshath katAkshas sakruth pAthi tashcheth, bhavethe dayAsheela kA nAma hAni
Oh! Son of Parameshwara! Oh Merciful Lord! When Thou hast twelve broad long eyes extending upto ears, what will Thou lose by casting that side glance for a moment (on me)?
16. suthAngodhbhavo mesi jeevethi shad dhA, japanmantra meesho mudhA jigrathe yAn
jagad bhAra bhridbhyo jagannAtha thebhya, kireeto jvalebhyo namo mastakebhya
Oh! Lord of the Universe! I offer my prostration to Thy six heads wearing crowns with brilliant rubies which protect the welfare of creatures, which were smelt by Parameshwara with joy uttering six times the mantra "Child Thou were born of me, May Thou live long."
17. sphuradh ratna keyoora hArAbhi rAma, chalath kuNdala shri-lasadh kandabhAga
katou peethavAsA kare chArushakti, purasthAn ma mAsthAm purAres thanooja
Oh Kumara! Son of Lord Parameshwara (who destroyed Tripura)! With garlands of brilliant rubies on Thy shoulders and chest, with bright cheeks shining with pendants dangling from Thy ears, wearing silk garment around Thy waist, and with Vel in Thy hand, Oh! Lord appear before me (It is said that Lord appeared before Acharya when he sung this stotra)!
18. ihAyAhi vatsethi hasthAn prasArya, aah-vayath-yAdha-rAch-shankare mAthu rankAth
samuthpathya thAtham shrayantham kumAram, harAshlishta gAthram bhaje bAlamoorthim
When Lord Shankara called Thee affectionately with arms extended, Thou hurriedly rose from Mother's lap and rushed into Shankara's arms who embraced Thee affectionately.I meditate on such a Lord Kumara.
19. kumAresha soono Guhaskanda senA, pathe shaktipAne mayUrAdhirUda
pulindhAthmajA kAntha bhakthArthi hArin, prabho tArakAre sadA raksha mAm tvam
Oh Kumara! Oh Son of Lord of the Universe! One who shines in the cave of the heart as Guha! Oh Skanda! Oh Lord of the Devas' Army! Oh Wielder of the weapon Vel which is the svarupa of Parashakti! One who rides on the peacock chariot! Oh Beloved of the Hunter's daughter (Valli)! Destroyer of the sins of your devotees! Enemy of Tarakasura! Oh Lord protect me!
20. prashAn thendriye nashta samngnye vicheshte, kaphod kArivaktre bhayoth kampi gAthre
prayANon mukhe mayyanAthe thadhAneem, drutham me dhayALo bhavAgre guham tham
Hail Guha, Dayalo.During the last moments of my life, when I will have lost control of my senses, when I will have lost consciousness, when I will be unable move my limbs, when I will be emitting foam of phlegm, when my body will be trembling with fear of death, when I will have none to protect me, Thou must hasten to give me darshan then.
21. krithAn thasya dhooteshu chandeshu kopAth, daha chindhi bhindheethi mAm tharja yatsu
mayUram samAruhya mAbhairi thitvam, purash shakti pAnir mamAyAhi sheegram
Oh! Lord, when ferocious messengers of the God of Death come to torture me angrily shouting, "Burn him, Kill him", Oh! Lord Thou must hasten to appear before me, riding on your peacock, carrying Shaktivel, to encourage me not to be afraid.
22. praNam yAsa kruth pAda yosthe pathitvA, prasAdya prabho prArthaye (a)nekavAram
na vaktum kshamoham thadhAneem krupApdhe, na kAryAnthakAle manA gapyu pekshA
Oh Merciful Lord! I am prostating to Thy feet often to secure Thy blessings. Oh treasure house of mercy! I offer prayers to please Thee. Thou should not be indifferent towards me during my last moments. At that time I may not have the control and energy to pray to Thee!
23. sahasrAnda bhokthA tvayA ShooranAmA, hathas tArakas simhavaktrascha dhaitya
mamAnthar hridhistham manaklesha mekam, na hamsi prabho kim karomi kva yAmi
O Lord! Thou hast slain the demon Soora who ruled the thousand universes! So were the demons Taarakasura and Simhavaktra. But Lord,why have you not killed the demon called mental worry which haunts my mind? When it is afflicting me, what will I do? And where will I go [other than you for help]?
24. aham sarvadA dukkha bhArA vasanno, bhavAn deenabandhus tva dhanyam na yAche
bhavadh bhaktirodham sadA kluptha bAdham, mamAdhim drutham nAsha yo mAsuta tvam
Oh Son of Uma! I am always troubled by the mental worries.Thou art the friend of helpless! I approach none but you for saving me. Quickly destroy my mental worries as they interfere with my devotion towards Thee!
25. apasmAra kushta kshayArsha prameha, jvaronmAdha gulmAdhi rogA mahAntha
pishAchAshcha sarve bhavatpatra bhoothim, vilokya kshanAth tArakAre dravanthe
Oh Conqueror of Taraka! Severe epilepsy, leprosy, consumption, lung diseases, venereal diseases, fevers, mental diseases of all types, they run away the moment they see Thy vibhuti contained in a leaf.
26. drishi skandamoorthih shrutou skandakeerthih, mukhe me pavitram sadA tach- charitram
kare tasya krityam vapus tasya bhrutyam, guhe santu leenA mamA shesha bhAvA
Always may I have before my eyes the murthi of Lord Skanda! Always let my ears hear only the praises of Lord Skanda! Always let my mouth sing the praise of Lord Skanda! Always let my hands be of service to the Lord! Always let my body be a servant to the Lord! Let my limbs, thoughts and actions be devoted to Skanda!
27. muneenA muthAho nriNAm bhakti bhAjAm, abheeshta pradhA santhi sarvatra devA
nriNA manthya jAnAm api svArtha dhAne, guhA devam anyam najAne najAne
In all the worlds there are Devas to grant the boons of sages and great bhaktas. But for the lowly and ordinary devotees, I know not of any other Deity to protect them except Guha!
28. kaLathram suthA bandhuvarga pashurvA, naro vAtha nAree gruhe ye madheeyA
yajantho namanthah stuvantho bhavantham, smaran thascha te santu sarve kumAra
Oh Lord Kumara! Let my wife, children, relatives, friends, other men and women in our household, venerate Thee! Praise Thee! And always be absorbed in Thy thoughts!
29. mrigA pakshiNo dhamshakA ye cha dushtAs, tathA vyAdhayo bhAdha kA ye madhange
bhavacchakti teekshnAgra bhinnAs sudhoore, vinashyantu te choorNitha krouncha shaile
Oh! Destroyer of Krauncha Shaila! Let every thing that troubles my body, birds, beasts, insects, severe diseases, be pierced by Thy powerful weapon Vel and taken far away and destroyed.
30. janithri pithA cha svaputrA parAdham, sahethe na kim devasenAdhi nAtha
aham chAthibAlo bhavAn loka thAtha, kshamasvAparAdham samastham Mahesha
Do not the parents overlook the faults of their children? Oh! Chief of the army of Devas! I am a small child. Thou art the Father of the Universe.Oh Mahesha! Forgive all my faults.
31. namah kekine shaktaye chApi tubhyam, namah chhaga tubhyam namah kukkutAya
namah sindhave sindhu deshAya tubhyam, punah skanda moorthe namaste namostu
I bow to Thee, O Peacock (the symbol of Vedas)! I bow to Thee, O Shakti Weapon (Vel is Parashakti herself), I bow to Thee, O Sheep (the symbol of maya tattvam), I bow to Thee, O Rooster (the symbol of Ego), I bow to Thee, O Ocean (the symbol of ananda), I bow to Thee, O Tiruchendur Shrine, I bow to Thee, O Lord Skanda! I bow to Thee again and again! Let all my prostrations reach Thee!
32. jayA nanda bhooman jayA pAra dhAman, jayA mogha keerthe jayA nanthamoorthe
jayA nanda sindho jayA shesha bandho, jaya tvam sadA mukti dhAnesha soono
O Source of ananda, reveal Thyself! O Embodiment of boundless effulgent light, reveal Thyself! O Lord! who has all pervading glory, reveal Thyself! O Embodiment of bliss, reveal Thyself! O Lord, Thou art the ocean of bliss, reveal Thyself! O Lord who is the friend of all creatures, reveal Thyself! O Lord, Son of Parameshwara, Bestower of liberation, reveal Thy Glory to me and protect me!
33. bhujangAkhya vritthena kluptham sthavam yah, pateth bhakti yuktho guham sam pranamya
suputrAn kaLathram dhanam dheergamAyuh, labheth Skanda sAyujya manthe narrassah.
That holy devotee, who prostrates to Lord Guha, reciting the Bhujanga stotra daily, with devotion, will be blessed with good sons, good wife, wealth and long life, and at end of his life, will attain eternal bliss with Lord Skanda.

Sri Subramanya Dhyanam:-

Subramanya or Karthikeya is the son of Siva and Parvathi. Other common names of Subramanya are Muruga, Kumara, Skandha, Shanmuga and Guha. Created out of the six sparks from the central, third eye, of Lord Siva, for the special purpose of destroying the demon Soorapadma, Lord Karthikeya has six faces adorned with red vermilion and he rides on a divine peacock. He is supremely intelligent and is the commander of the Deva army. The Vel (spear) is His Divine weapon; it is also regarded as the source of all knowledge and is the dispeller of ignorance. He is the curer of all diseases.
According to legend, Karthikeya explained the esoteric significance of "OM", the Pranava Manthra, to His father, Lord Siva. Krithika and Sashti are auspicious to Karthikeya. Thai Poosam, Panguni Uthiram, Vaikasi Visakam and Kandha Shashti are popular festivals for Subramanuya.
Lord Subramanya has two consorts, Devasena, the celestial princess and daughter of Indra, and Valli, Nambirajan's (a hunter king) daughter. His major shrines are known as "Aaru Padai Veedu' namely Palani, Swami Mala, Thiruthani, Thiruchendur, Pazhamudircholai, and Thiruparankundram.

Shree Subramanya Dhyanam

Lokanatha soorasreshta
Sarvajgna karunakara
Shanmuhasya param sthotram
Paavanam paapanaasanam

Sree Subramhanya Astothram

Om Skandaya namah
Om Guhaya namah
Om Shanmu-khaya namah
Om Phala-netraya namah
Om Prabhave namah
Om Pinga-laya namah
Om Krutti-kasunave namah
Om Shikhi-vahaya namah
Om Dvishad-bhujaya namah
Om Dvishan-netraya namah
Om Shakti-dharaya namah
Om Pishitasha-prabham-janaya namah
Om Tarakasura samhartre namah
Om Rakshobala-vimardanaya namah
Om Mattaya namah
Om Pramattaya namah
Om Unmattaya namah
Om Surasainya-surakshakaya namah
Om Devasena-pataye namah
Om Pragnyaya namah
Om Krupalave namah
Om Bhakthavastalaya namah
Om Uma-sutaya namah
Om Shakti-dharaya namah
Om Kumaraya namah
Om Kroumcha-daranaya namah
Om Senanaye namah
Om Agni-janmane namah
Om Visha-khaya namah
Om Shankaratmajaya namah
Om Shiva-swamine namah
Om Guna-swamine namah
Om Sarwa-swamine namah
Om Sana-tanaya namah
Om Anamta-shaktaye namah
Om Akshobhyaya namah
Om Parvati priya-nanda-naya namah
Om Ganga-sutaya namah
Om Sharo-bhutaya namah
Om Aahutaya namah
Om Pavakatmajaya namah
Om Jrumbhaya namah
Om Prajrumbhaya namah
Om Ujrumbhaya namah
Om Kamala-sana-samstu-taya namah
Om Ykavarnaya namah
Om Dvivarnaya namah
Om Trivarnaya namah
Om Sumanoha-raya namah
Om Chaturwarnaya namah
Om Pancha-varnaya namah
Om Praja-pataye namah
Om Ahaspataye namah
Om Agni-garbhaya namah
Om Shami-garbhaya namah
Om Vishwa-retase namah
Om Sura-rigne namah
Om Hari-dwarnaya namah
Om Shubha-karaya namah
Om Vatave namah
Om Vatu-vesha-bhrute namah
Om Pushaya namah
Om Gabhastine namah
Om Gaha-naya namah
Om Chandra-varnaya namah
Om Kala-dharaya namah
Om Maya-dharaya namah
Om Maha-maene namah
Om Kaivalyaya namah
Om Shankara-tmajaya namah
Om Vishwayonaye namah
Om Ameyatmaya namah
Om Tejonidhaye namah
Om Anamayaya namah
Om Para-meshtine namah
Om Para-bramhaya namah
Om Veda-garbhaya namah
Om Verat-putaya namah
Om Pulinda-kanya-bhartaya namah
Om Mahasara-swatavrutaya namah
Om Aashrita-khiladatre namah
Om Choragnaya namah
Om Roga-nashanaya namah
Om Anamta-murtaye namah
Om Aananda-daya namah
Om Shikhandi-kruta ketanaya namah
Om Dambhaya namah
Om Parama-dambhaya namah
Om Maha-dambhaya namah
Om Vrushamkapaye namah
Om Karano-patta-dehaya namah
Om Karana-teeta-vigrahaya namah
Om Aneswa-raya namah
Om Amrutaya namah
Om Pranaya namah
Om Prana-yama-parayanaya namah
Om Virudha-hantre namah
Om Veeragnaya namah
Om Rakta-syaya namah
Om Shyama-kandha-raya namah
Om Subramhanyaya namah
Om Guhaya namah
Om Pritaya namah
Om Bramhanyaya namah
Om Bramhana priyaya namah
Om Veda-vedyaya namah
Om Akshaya-phala-daya namah
Om Valli-devasena-sameta subramanya swamiye namah
Om naanavidha parimala pathra pushpaanni samarpyami.

SKANDA SASHTI

PROSTRATIONS and humble salutations to Lord Subramanya, the Supreme Being, who is the ruler of this universe, who is the indweller of our hearts, who is the second son of Lord Siva, who is the beloved of Valli and Deivayanai, who bestows boons easily on His devotees, who is the embodiment of power, wisdom, love and bliss.

The great demon, Tarakasura, was oppressing the celestials. He drove them out from heaven. All the gods then went to Brahma to appeal for help.
Brahma said to the gods, "O Devas, I cannot destroy Taraka, as he has obtained My Grace through severe penance. But let Me give you a suggestion. Get the help of Cupid, the God of Love. Induce him to tempt Lord Siva, who remains absorbed in His Yoga Samadhi. Let Lord Siva unite with Parvati. A powerful son, Lord Subramanya, will be born to them. This son will destroy the demon that harasses you."
Indra, the chief of the gods, thereupon requested Cupid to go with his wife, Rati, and his companion Vasanta (the season of spring), to Mount Kailas, the abode of Siva. Cupid carried out the instruction at once, for it was already springtime. Standing behind a tree, Cupid shot his arrow of passion towards Siva, whilst Parvati was placing some flowers in His hands. The moment their hands met, Siva experienced a distracting feeling. He wondered what it was that disturbed His Yoga. He looked around and saw Cupid crouching behind the tree.
The Lord opened His "third eye", the inner eye of intuition, and Cupid was burnt to ashes by the fire that emanated from it. That is why the God of Love is also called Ananga, which means "bodiless".
After burning Cupid, the Lord ascertained by His Yogic vision that the birth of Lord Subramanya was absolutely necessary to destroy the powerful Taraka. Siva's seed was thrown into the fire which, unable to retain it, threw it into the Ganges, which in turn threw it into a reed forest. This is where Lord Subramanya was born; hence, He is called Saravanabhava--"born in a reed-forest". He became the leader of the celestial hosts and the destroyer of Taraka as Brahma had ordained.
Lord Subramanya is an incarnation of Lord Siva. All incarnations are manifestations of the one Supreme Lord. Lord Subramanya and Lord Krishna are one.
Lord Krishna says in the Gita: "Among the army generals, I am Skanda".
The Lord manifests Himself from time to time in various names and forms, for the sake of establishing righteousness and subduing wickedness.
Lord Subramanya is a ray born of the Divine Consciousness of Lord Siva. Valli and Deivayanai are His two wives. They represent the power of action and the power of knowledge respectively. He is a Godhead easily accessible in this dark age of ignorance and lack of faith. In this He is no different from Hanuman. He gives material and spiritual prosperity and success in every undertaking of His devotees, even if they show a little devotion to Him. He is worshipped with great devotion in South India. Lord Subramanya's other names are Kumaresa, Kartikeya, Shanmukha, Guha, Muruga and Velayudhan.
In His picture, Lord Subramanya holds a spear in His hand, just as Lord Siva holds the trident. This is an emblem of power. It indicates that He is the ruler of the universe. His vehicle is the peacock. He rides on it. This signifies that He has conquered pride, egoism and vanity. There is a cobra under His feet, which indicates that He is absolutely fearless, immortal and wise. Valli is on His one side, Deivayanai on the other. Sometimes He stands alone with His spear. In this pose He is known as Velayudhan; this is His Nirguna aspect, which is free from the illusory power of Maya.
The six heads represent the six rays or attributes, namely, wisdom, dispassion, strength, fame, wealth and divine powers. They indicate that He is the source of the four Vedas, the Vedangas and the six schools of philosophy. They also indicate His control over the five organs of knowledge as well as the mind. They denote that He is the Supreme Being with thousands of heads and hands. His head turned in all directions signifies that He is all-pervading. It indicates that He can multiply and assume forms at will.
Lord Subramanya's temples can be seen in Udipi, in Tiruchendur, in the Palani Hills, in Ceylon, and in Tiruparankundrum. Lord Subramanya spent His days of childhood in Tiruchendur and attained Mahasamadhi at Kathirgamam. If you go to Kathirgamam with faith, devotion and piety, and stay in the temple there for two or three days, the Lord will grant you His vision. You will get rich spiritual experiences. A huge festival is held in the temple every year on Skanda Sashti. Thousands of people visit the place. Massive amounts of camphor are burnt on this occasion.
Skanda Sashti falls in November. It is the day on which Lord Subramanya defeated the demon Taraka. On this day elaborate festivals are held with great pomp and grandeur. Devotees organise Bhajan and Kirtan programs on a grand scale. Thousands are fed sumptuously. Many incurable diseases are cured if one visits Palani and worships Lord Subramanya there. In South India, the Lord's Lilas are dramatized on the stage.
In addition to the Skanda Sashti, devotees of Lord Subramanya observe weekly and monthly days in His honour. Every Friday, or the Kartigai Nakshatram day every month, or the sixth day of the bright fortnight,--all these are sacred days for His devotees. The sixth day of the month of Tulam (October-November) is the most auspicious of them all. This is the Skanda Sashti day.
In many places the festival commences six days prior to the Sashti itself and concludes on the day of the Sashti. During these days, devotees recite various inspiring hymns and read stories connected with Lord Subramanya. They worship the Lord and take Kavadi. They go on pilgrimage to the various Subramanya shrines.
The Tirumurukatrupadai has been composed in His praise by the famous Nakkerar. He who studies this eminent work daily with devotion and faith, gets certain success in life as well as peace and prosperity. The Tiruppugal is another well-known book in Tamil, which contains the inspiring devotional songs of Arunagirinathar in praise of Lord Subramanya. The Kavadichindu songs are also in praise of the Lord. The Skanda Sashti Kavacham is another famous hymn in praise of Lord Subramanya and is sung particularly on festive occasions.
Perhaps the most potent propitiatory rite that a devotee of Shanmukha undertakes to perform is what is known as the Kavadi. The benefits that the devotee gains from offering a Kavadi to the Lord are a million-fold greater than the little pain that he inflicts upon himself.
Generally, people take a vow to offer the Lord a Kavadi for the sake of tiding over a great calamity. Though this might, on the face of it, appear a little mercenary, a moment's reflection will reveal that it contains in it the seed of supreme love of God. The worldly object is achieved, no doubt, and the devotee takes the Kavadi; but after the ceremony he gets so God-intoxicated that his inner spiritual being gets awakened. This is also a method that ultimately leads to the supreme state of devotion.
The Kavadi has various shapes and sizes, from the simple shape of a hawker's storehouse (a wooden stick with two baskets at each end, slung across the shoulder) to the costly palanquin structure, profusely flower-bedecked and decoratively interwoven with peacock feathers. In all cases the Kavadi has a good many brass bells adorning it and announcing it as the Kavadi-bearer draws it along. As the Kavadi-bearer very often observes silence, the bells are the only eloquent signs of a Kavadi procession.
The two baskets hanging at each end of the Kavadi contain rice, milk or other articles that the devotee has vowed to offer the Lord. The more devout among them, and especially those who do it as a Sadhana, collect these articles by begging. They travel on foot from village to village, and beg from door to door. The villagers offer their articles directly into the basket of the Kavadi. The Kavadi-bearer continues begging until the baskets are full or the avowed quantity is reached, and then offers the Kavadi to the Lord. Some keen devotees undertake to walk barefoot from home to one of the shrines of Lord Subramanya, bearing the Kavadi all the way and collecting materials for the offering. He has to walk a hundred miles sometimes! The people who place the articles in the baskets also receive the Lord's blessings.
The Kavadi-bearer is required to observe various rules between the time he takes up the Kavadi, and the day of the offering. He has to perform elaborate ceremonies at the time of assuming the Kavadi, and at the time of offering it to the Lord. He also puts on the dress of a Pandaram, a Saivite mendicant. It consists of a saffron-coloured cloth, a conical scarlet cap, and a cane silver-capped at both ends. Lord Siva, the Supreme Pandaram Himself, loves to wear this dress. The Pandaram lives on alms only. The bare chest of the Kavadi-bearer is covered with several rudraksha malas.
The Kavadi-bearer observes strict celibacy. Only pure, Sattwic food is taken; he abstains from all sorts of intoxicating drinks and drugs. He thinks of God all the time. Many of the Kavadi-bearers, especially those who do it as a spiritual Sadhana, impose various forms of self-torture. Some pass a sharp little spear through their tongue, which is made to protrude out of the mouth. Others may pass a spear through the cheek. This sort of piercing is done in other parts of the body also. The bearer does not shave; he grows a beard. He eats only once a day. The spear pierced through his tongue or cheek reminds him of the Lord constantly. It also prevents him from speaking. It gives him great power of endurance.
The Kavadi-bearer enjoys a high state of religious fervour. He dances in ecstasy. His very appearance is awe-inspiring; there is divine radiance on his face. Devotees often experience the state of feeling union with the Lord. Sometimes the Deity enters them and possesses them for some time.
The Agni-Kavadi is the most difficult offering. With the Kavadi hanging on his shoulder, the devotee walks through a pit of burning coals. Hymns are sung in praise of the Lord by those assembled all around the pit. Drums are beaten and incense is burnt. The entire atmosphere is awe-inspiring. The true devotee enters into ecstasy and easily walks over the fire.
At the Sivananda Ashram in India, Skanda Sashti is observed for six days, preceding and including the Sashti day. Devotees of Lord Subramanya live on milk and fruit and do rigorous Sadhana. They get up at 4am during Brahmamuhurta and meditate on the Lord.
On each of the six days, all the participants do Japa of the Mantra, Om Saravanabhavaya Namah, as much as possible. They even greet one another with this Mantra.
Yogis and learned scholars deliver lectures on Subramanya Tattwa, or the divine sport of the Lord. During the evening Satsang, hymns in praise of Lord Subramanya are sung. Readings are taken from my book, Lord Shanmukha and His Worship. Devotees sing inspiring songs on the Lord.
An elaborate ceremonial worship is performed daily to the sacred image of Lord Subramanya. On the last day a grand havan is performed. The evening Satsang is devoted entirely to the adoration of Lord Subramanya.
Pray from the bottom of your heart: "O my Lord Subramanya, O all-merciful Lord, I have neither faith nor devotion. I do not know how to worship Thee in the proper manner, or to meditate on Thee. I am Thy child who has lost his way, forgotten the goal and Thy Name. Is it not Thy duty, O compassionate Father, to take me back? O Mother Valli, will you not introduce me to Thy Lord? Thy love for Thy children is deeper and truer than that of anyone else in this world. Though I have become Thy worthless and undutiful child, O beloved Mother Valli, pardon me! Make me dutiful and faithful. I am Thine from this very second; always Thine. All is Thine. It is the Mother's duty to correct, educate and mould Her reckless child when it strays aimlessly on the wrong path. Remove the gulf or the veil of delusion that separates me from Thee. Bless me. Enlighten me. Take me back to Thy holy feet. I have nothing more to say. This is my fervent prayer to Thee and Thy Lord, my beloved and ancient Parents."
May Lord Subramanya shower His Grace upon you! May His blessings grant you peace, bliss and prosperity!

Panchabhootha Sthalangal in Chennai !

There are Pancha boodha sthalam equivalents in Chennai at the heart of the city which are considered very powerful and they are:
1) Kalahasthi temple at Pavalakara (Coral Merchant) street, near Mallikeswarar temple, Mannady representing Air
2) Arunachaleswara temple near Lakshmi Amman Koil stop in Thiruvotriyur bus route representing Fire. There is one more Arunachaleswarar temple at the end of Palliappan street (George town).
3) Gangadareswarar Temple, Purasawalkam representing Water
4) Chidambaranatha (Nataraja) temple near Choolai Post office representing Sky and
5) Ekambareswara Koil at Mint representing Earth