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Sikkal Sri Singaravelavar Temple

Sikkal, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

Sikkal Sri Singaravelavar Temple

🛕About Temple

Sikkal Sri Singaravelavar Temple is a Murugan temple at Sikkal in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Lord Singaravelar, worshipped in a standing form. The temple is especially known for the Sikkal tradition in which Murugan receives the Vel from Goddess Parvati before proceeding to fight Surapadman.

ℹ️Temple Information

🛕 Presiding Deity
Singaravelar
👸 Goddess
Velnedunkanni Amman
⭐ Temple Classification
Murugan Temple
📍 District
Nagapattinam

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⭐Temple Significance

The temple is significant for Murugan worship and for the Sikkal legend of Lord Singaravelar receiving the Vel from Goddess Parvati before the Surapadman episode. It is a known pilgrimage centre for devotees of Murugan in Tamil Nadu.

🕉️Mythology

According to the temple tradition, Lord Murugan receives the Vel from Goddess Parvati at Sikkal before going to battle Surapadman. This legend makes Sikkal an important sacred place for Murugan devotees, especially during the Skanda Sashti observances associated with the Vel.

✨ Temple Highlights

✨ Lord Singaravelar in standing form
The principal deity, Lord Singaravelar, is worshipped in a distinctive standing form.
✨ Vel-receiving tradition
The temple is associated with the tradition that Lord Murugan received the Vel from Goddess Parvati at Sikkal before the battle with Surapadman.
✨ Skanda Sashti association
Skanda Sashti is closely connected with the temple’s Murugan tradition and the Vel episode.

🎉 Major Festivals

🎉 Skanda Sashti
Skanda Sashti is an important observance at Sikkal because of the temple tradition linking Lord Singaravelar with receiving the Vel before the Surapadman battle.

🚗 How to Reach

🛣️ By Road
Sikkal is accessible by road from Nagapattinam and nearby towns in the district.
🚆 By Rail
Sikkal Railway Station serves the town.
✈️ By Air
Tiruchirappalli International Airport is a commonly used airport for reaching Nagapattinam district.
Sikkal Sri Singaravelavar Temple

Visit Information

🕒 Temple Timings
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🍃 Best Time to Visit
Skanda Sashti is an important time for devotees who wish to witness the temple tradition connected with Lord Singaravelar receiving the Vel.

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