Thalavady Subramania Temple
The temple is known as 'Thekkan Palani' Balasubramania temple. The temple is situated at the northern boundary of Alappuzha Municipality.
The favorite offering of the Lord here is Munch Chocolates. This practice started nearly a decade back when a small boy rang the temple bell for fun and got scolded for his actions. Incidentally, he fell sick the same night and kept repeating Murugan’s name unconsciously. When his parents visited the temple along with him the next day for his health, they were asked to offer something to the Lord. The boy offered a Munch chocolate he had on himself at that moment and was cured soon. Since then, the Lord has been receiving Munch bars in loads! And the fact that the chocolates are given back to devotees as prasad, the temple is a favorite of the children visiting. People, irrespective of caste, creed and religion, come to the shrine with cartons of chocolates, seeking the blessings of Lord Muruga.
The Lord here is also known as Munch Murugan.
Location
Thalavady
Main Deity
Lord Bala Murugan/Bala Subramaniyan
Other Deities
Navagrahas, Lord Ganesha.
Festivals
Thaipooyam
Main Offerings
Munch Chocolates
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated 79.7 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Alapuzha K.S.R.T.C Bus stand is situated 4.3 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Alapuzha Railway Station is 6.6 KM from the Temple.