The ancient Subramanyar temple at Vallakkottai
(Kodai Nagar) near Chingleput near Chennai is a well visited one. It has
been glorified by the Tiruppugazh hymns of Arunagirinathar
in the 15th century.
![Vallakkottai](images/skanda/vallakkottai.jpg)
The sanctum here enshrines an imposing image of Subramanyar
with his consorts Valli and Deivayanai . Kartikai asterism each month is
of significance here. Skanda Sashti is celebrated in the
month of Aippasi and Kartikai Deepam in the month of Kartikai.