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History of Temple
The Dehe Gaon is known and recognized as 'Punya Bhoomi' which has been the soil which has been sanctified by the presence of the Great Saint of Maharashtra - Sant Tukaram Maharaj. The power of devotion of the Great Saint of Maharashtra Sant Tukaram Maharaj, is fully alive and vibrant even 400 years after the Saint is believed to have proceeded to Vaikunth, with the physical body. Each year, Lacs of pilgrims known as "Warkaris", trek on foot, the holy pilgrimage from Dehu Gaon to Pandharpur, amidst singing of Abhangs, Kirtans, Bhajans and the holy name of Vithal Rakhumai of Pandharpur culminating in the Darshan of Lord Vithal and Rakhumai at Pandharpur on "Aashad Ekadashi".
On the beautiful hillock at the foot of the ancient hill of Shankarwadi, within the area of Dehu Gaon, and at Dehu Road, on the Western side of the old Bombay-Pune Highway, is situated the abode of Lord Subramaniya - Lord Karthikeya and His Divine Consorts - Valli and Devayani.
On the west side on the peak of the Shankarwadi Hill, approx. 3500 feet above sea level, affectionately looking down upon the Divine Son, Karthikeya, presiding over the Subramaniya Swami Temple Complex, is none other than Lord Shiva Himself, sanctifying the ancient Shankarwadi Hill by His presence, which is believed to be of the Mahabharata period. On the eastern side, is a small Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh, at the foot of the hillock leading to the Temple Complex. On the south-western side of the Murugan Hills, is none other than, the Divine Consort of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, known and recognized as Uma Devi. The Temple of Uma Devi touches the western side of the old Bombay-Pune Road, leading by a flight of steps to the Temple. On the eastern side, is the Hill Temple of Sastha - Lord Ayyappa. The entire family of Lord Shiva, consisting of Himself, His Divine Consort, Goddess Parvati, His Divine Sons, Lord Ganesh, Lord Karthikeya and Lord Sastha, have chosen to make the precincts of the Murugan Hill as their Eternal Divine Abode. Further towards the east and sanctifying the banks of river Indrayani, is the eternal abode of the Great Saint Tukaram who has sanctified the entire of Dehu by His Holy presence and whose foot prints have sanctified the soil of the Murugan Hill, thus cradling the Subramaniya Swami Temple and giving great spiritual significance to the region. Thus there is great spiritual vibration on the hillock and this is realized by Devotees who break into tears of joy and ecstacy on the mere darshan of Lord Karthikeya along with His Divine Consorts - Valli and Devayani, adorning the Murugan Hills similar to a Sparkling Diamond in the centre of a Golden Crown.
The spiritual sanctity and history of the Subramaniya Swami Temple, is traced back to an intuition by a devotee, that the very spot where the Temple stands, was sanctified by the holy feet of the Sant Tukaram Maharaj, who is believed to have rendered some of his Abhangs, at the same spot.
The Subramaniya Swami Temple, Dehu Road, is a standing monument of the effort of the South Indian community of Dehu Road, and adjoining areas, housing the Military Establishments, to have Temple of Lord Muruga, fondly worshipped by a great majority of South Indians.
The Temple was built brick by brick by the efforts of so many people, known and unknown, from about the year 1974. The foundation stone for the Temple Complex was laid by Brig. C. Sundaram, Controller, CISV, Dehu Road, on 14-3-1975. The first phase of the Temple was inaugurated by Col. P.S.Grewal, Station Commander, steadily grown into a Temple Complex, consisting of Temples of Lord Ganesh, Lord Subramaniya with His Divine Consorts Valli, Devayani as the presiding deities, Lord Hanuman, Lord Balaji and Goddess Padmavati, Navgraha Temple and Temple of Shirdi Saibaba. The Complex consists of the Annadhanam Hall located in picturesque surrounding and regular Laksharchchana and Annadhanam is held once every month on a Sunday for the last 18-19 years. The five Annual functions of Lord Kartikeya, viz. Thaipusam, Panguni Uththiram, Skandhashasti, Aadi Krithigai, Vaikasi Visakam, has the participation of large number of devotees. The recitation of the divine name of Lord Karthikeya has divine blessings of the presiding deity and other deities, is continuously blessing the devotees.
Recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama every Saturday, and Kakda Aarti for Shirdi Saibaba on every Thursday, is regularly conducted in the Temple. A number of regular religious functions are held which are informed to devotees by hand bills.
The Subramaniya Swami Temple, Dehu Road, has become a land mark of South Indian culture and tradition and a holy hill abode for devotees to receive blessings.
The Aalaya Thiruppani Kuzhu is the Registered Public Trust, registered under Provisions of Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950, bearing Registration No. F-859 and in which is vested the Trust properties. The Trust consists of 18 Trustees and the day to day affairs are managed by the Managing Committee of the Trust consisting of 9 Members of the Managing Committee.
The Trust is keen in building a sufficient Corpus Fund for meeting the day to day Pooja expenses, salaries to priests, security staff and routine maintenance expenses. To make this Corpus Fund Drive a reality, the Trust has introduced a Nitya Nirantara Pooja, which is a one-time donation of Rs. 6000. The interest from the said donation suffices to meet the pooja expenses of the Temple Complex for a single day. Devotees are welcome to donate Rs. 6000 towards Nitya Nirantara Pooja and choose any particular day during the year, being the birth day, wedding anniversary or other important event on which day, Abhishekam at all the Sannadhis, would be carried out in the name of the Devotee and Vibuthi Kumkum prasad sent to the address of the Devotee.
Kakda Aarthi of Shirdi Sai Baba, is performed every Thursday at 6.30 am and Palkhi procession is taken out by Devotees in the evening at 6.30 pm. The major religious functions celebrated for Shirdi Sai Baba are Ram Navami, Guru Purnima and Dassera. Sahasranama Archana of Shirdi Sai Baba is conducted on the last Sunday of each month. Special decorations of Goddess Padmavathi is carried out during the 9 days of Navratri and each day has a special Alankaram with Haldi Kumkum, Vegetables, Fruits etc. The Alankaram of Devi is very painstakingly undertaken.
Devotees may draw cheques or drafts in the name of Shri Subramaniya Swamy Temple Complex.
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