Tawsi Malek to the Yezidis, Quetzalcoatl
to the Aztecs, Subramaniyar to the Hindus, the Lord of the peacock mount is all-pervading.
Guha which denotes cave in Sanskrit is associated with Lord Subramaniyar, primarily
due to the connotation that Divinity is permanently within us, in the deepest
cavity of our hearts. This cave labyrinth was moulded by the tidings of time,
upon the gentle sways of ancient ocean floors. Mighty dragons were entrusted to
guard this cave, hence endowed with impenetrable layered sheathing, mouths conflagrant
with roaring fiery breath and talons that tatter steely stone. Unseen to most
but only to those with mystical vision, these mighty beasts shield this cavernous
acropolis from all unknown predator. The plumed mount, dancing and swaying its feathers
to distract the abstract, the commander of the celestial army descends to
inspect. Contented that all conditions have been adhered, ‘rishi’s’ are
initiated with Lord Subramaniyar’s divine decree to forge a spiritual haven. 
Decades later, a pious individual labouring
as a cowherd in the vicinity, was conferred upon with a vision of a childlike
Lord Subramaniyar in a cave along with guidance to establish a shrine. Upon discovering
the sacred cave, a ‘Vel’ was consecrated on an abandoned anthill in the inner
cavern. Thereafter unceasing divine worship commenced with offerings of
fragrant flowers and aromatic fruits, waves of camphor and wisps of incense. Drippings
of water flowing through the cavernous terrain sculpted a limestone image of an
elephant, signifying the manifestation of Lord Ganesha, the beloved elder sibling
of Lord Subramaniyar. Many Hindu devotees witness this mystical spectacle upon
entering the cave.
The pregnant happiness of
receiving offspring eludes the numerous, however is sacredly resolved at this spiritual
abode. Many families having been blessed with offspring here often come back,
decades later with their grown-up children to receive a similar blessing. Those
with malefic planetary affliction on their astrological natal charts often come
here during auspicious days to fast, meditate, and pray, imploring Lord Subramaniyar
to alleviate the harsh blows of their adverse circumstance. Thus, blessed
devotees who endure this routine persistently with spiritual fervour, often escape
unscathed from devastating disasters, resolve amicably domestic disputes, and
overcome monetary misfortunes. One such devotee, who was undergoing severe
financial difficulties, was blessed with a flourishing business after much
suffering. As an act of devotion, the devotion contributed monetarily towards
the renovation of the temple.
The cave is decked with
stalagmites and stalactites similar to temple pillars, is territory to a
spiritual guardian, a ‘shweta nag’. It marks its presence during festive
occasions such as Pournami and Thaipusam. Many devotees, who experience grief
during ill-fated planetary phases pray for relief at Bhairava’s shrine, often
find some respite especially if their prayer is genuine. Another interesting
feature of this temple is Panchamukhi Anjaneyar shrine, which was installed by
the temple committee members, on the instruction of a renowned Nambodiri
priest. The priest upon meditating at the temple insisted that a shrine should
be built for Panchamukhi Anjaneyar, and will be beneficial for devotees who
suffer unjust court litigation, wicked rumormongering, and prejudiced
dispensation of justice.
Contact
– Sundararasu (Chairman) 019 5556494
