“Why Vada garlands” a child asks. That is a question I often hear here at the Anjaneya Koil. This Anjaneya Koil is located in Chennai. More specifically, it is on Strahans Road, in Pattalam. The Anjaneya Koil opens at 6:00 AM.
Anjaneya is another name for Hanuman. This temple is dedicated to him.
Devotees offer garlands of Vadas. Vadas are a popular dish in Tamil Nadu. They also offer garlands of betel leaves. These offerings are tokens of gratitude. People give thanks to Sri Anjaneya. They thank him for granting their wishes.
This Anjaneya Koil has a special connection. It was founded by His Holiness Sadguru Sri Sadashiva Brahmmendrar. He was born in Bhagavathapuram. People also praise him as Gnancheri Gnanigal. He wanted to build a temple and he succeeded. He built this temple in 1995. It is in Tiruvelichai village.
Here at Anjaneya Koil you can find several shrines. Lords Siddhi Vinayaka and Pasupatheeswarar reside here. Shiva Subramaniar and Sundara Varada Raja Perumal are here too. Mothers Kanakavalli Thayar and Prathyangaradevi also bless devotees. Vallalar Sri Ramalinga Swamigal graces from his shrine.
Sri Anjaneya faces Lord Sri Rama. Mother Sitadevi and brother Lakshmana are with him. Anjaneya is in a worshipping posture.
The temple celebrates special pujas. These occur every Saturday. It happens in the month of Purattasi. This is during September and October. Sri Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated grandly too.
Founded by Sri Sadashiva Brahmmendrar, this temple attracts many devotees. They come from all over the country. People seek blessings and offer their prayers to Sri Anjaneya at this Anjaneya Koil.