Anxiously they waited for the arrival of Subrahmanya. It was also made known to them that Lord Subrahmanya would come to Tirupparankunram after vanquishing the demon Surapadma. When they got his darshan, they could get redemption. On request for redemption, these six boys were ordered to pray to Lord Subrahmanya. The six sons of sage Parasara were cursed to become fishes in the Saravana Poigai. Hence she came to be known as Devayanai, one who was brought up by the heavenly elephant of Indra (yānai in Tamil means elephant). The elephant with all love brought her up and affection and she attained the age of marriage in course of time. She was born to sage Sivamuni and brought up by Nambi, the headman of Veddas.Īmrita Valli took the form of a female child and went to Mount Meru, the abode of Indra, and told him, "I am the daughter of Maha Vishnu and the responsibility of looking after me has been entrusted to you." On hearing this, Indra became very happy and directed Airavatam, his white elephant, to take care of the child.
Pleased with their prayer and worship, Lord Subrahmanya appeared before them and told Amrita Valli, "You will be brought up by Indra as his daughter and I shall marry you in due course." Her younger sister Sundara Valli was also graced with a similar blessing. With this aim in mind they both went to Saravana Poigai and commenced austere penance to fulfil their desires. Long, long ago, when Lord Subrahmanya was staying at Kanda Verpu, the two daughters of Lord Maha Vishnu, Amrita Valli and Sundara Valli, cherished the desire of becoming the consorts of Subrahmanya. The importance of this temple is that here was celebrated the marriage of Lord Subrahmanya with the daughter of Indra, Devayani. It is one of the Aru padai veedugal or six sacred places selected by Lord Subrahmanya for his abode. Tirupparankundram is situated three miles southeast of Madurai on the main railway line. Tirupparankundram is one of the Aru Padai Vedugal of lord subramaniyam.
The temple is surrounded with many trees and green lands. People believe that marriages done here are succesfull due to the blessings of lord Muruga. It is regarded as the sacred temple for marriages. Tirupparankunram is also mentioned in legend as 'the place where the sun and moon abide'. Subramanyar is said to have married Devasena (Devanai) here, and is said to have worshipped Shiva - Parangirinatheswarar.
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