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Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple

Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu

Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple

🛕About Temple

Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple is a major Lord Murugan temple at Tiruchendur in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is revered as the second of the six Arupadai Veedu, the sacred abodes of Murugan, and is distinctive for its seashore location.

ℹ️Temple Information

🛕 Presiding Deity
Subramania Swamy
⭐ Temple Classification
Murugan Temple | Arupadai Veedu
📍 District
Thoothukudi

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⭐Temple Significance

The temple is one of the six Arupadai Veedu of Lord Murugan and is especially revered as the sacred Tiruchendur abode where Murugan is worshipped as Subramania Swamy. Its association with the Surapadman legend makes it one of the most important Murugan pilgrimage centres in Tamil Nadu.

📜History

The temple is an ancient Murugan pilgrimage centre celebrated in Tamil devotional tradition. The original builder and exact period of construction are not reliably established in the provided information.

🕉️Mythology

In the temple tradition, Tiruchendur is associated with Lord Murugan's victory over the asura Surapadman. This tradition is part of the religious significance of the shrine and is not a historical claim.

🏛Architecture

The temple is known for its seashore setting at Tiruchendur and its prominent multi-tiered gopuram. Further architectural details are not included here unless reliably documented for this temple.

✨ Temple Highlights

✨ Second Arupadai Veedu
Tiruchendur Subramania Swamy Temple is revered as the second of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan.
✨ Seashore Murugan Temple
The temple is located at Tiruchendur on the seashore, a distinctive feature among the Arupadai Veedu shrines.
✨ Surapadman tradition
The temple is traditionally associated with Lord Murugan's victory over the asura Surapadman.

🎉 Major Festivals

🎉 Skanda Sashti
Skanda Sashti is a major Murugan festival associated with the Surapadman tradition at Tiruchendur.

🚗 How to Reach

🛣️ By Road
Tiruchendur is accessible by road within Thoothukudi district and is a well-known pilgrimage town in Tamil Nadu.
🚆 By Rail
Tiruchendur has a railway station serving the town.
✈️ By Air
The nearest commonly used airport is Tuticorin Airport.

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Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple

Visit Information

🕒 Temple Timings
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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We strive to provide accurate and authentic information based on well-established historical, cultural, religious, and publicly available sources. However, temple timings, entry fees, rituals, festivals, special poojas, facilities, and other visitor information may change without prior notice.

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