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Ratnagiri Murugan Temple

Coordinates: 12°56′28″N 79°14′42″E / 12.941196°N 79.244952°E / 12.941196; 79.244952
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12°56′28″N 79°14′42″E / 12.941196°N 79.244952°E / 12.941196; 79.244952 Arulmigu Ratnagiri Balamurugan temple is a temple dedicated to the god Murugan (Kartikeya), in Thirumanikundru , Ratnagiri , Ranipet District , India. It was constructed around the 14th century, and was mentioned by the 14th century poet Arunagirinathar. It is situated on the top of a hill, in accordance with ancient Hindu scriptures which say that where there is a hill, there is Murugan.[1]

Devotees believe that the Murugan idol in the shrine and the guru Swami Balamurugan Adimai (born 1941) are manifestations of the deity.[1]

Days of importance in the calendar year

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  • Tamil New Year Day
  • Ādi Krittikai celebrations (Lord Murugan's Birthday)
  • Ādi Velli (auspicious Friday in the month of August or September)
  • Kanda Shashti celebrations (Six Days)
  • Navaratri (Nine Nights of the Goddess Festival)
  • Panguni Uttiram
  • January 1
  • The anniversary of Swamiji Balamurugan Adimai's enlightenment - 20 March

References

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  1. ^ a b "Arulmigu Balamurugan Tirukkovil, Rathinagiri". murugan.org. Retrieved 22 June 2021.