Siruvapuri Sri Balasubrahmanyam temple
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| Siruvapuri Sri Balasubrahmanyam temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thiruvallur |
| Deity | Murugan |
| Location | |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Coordinates | 13°19′17″N 80°07′09″E / 13.32128°N 80.11916°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Tamil architecture |
Siruvapuri Sri Balasubrahmanyam temple is a Hindu temple in Thiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu. As per temple records, the temple structure was built over five centuries ago.[1] It is primarily dedicated to Murugan.[2] The temple also houses the murtis of Shiva and Parvati.[3]
As per Hindu mythology, the temple was visited by Lava and Kusha, the sons of Rama.[4] Poet Arunagirinathar (14th century CE) visited the temple several times and sang songs from his composition Thiruppugal.[3]