Kundrathur Murugan Temple
Also known as: குன்றத்தூர் முருகன் கோயில் · కుండ్రత్తూర్ మురుగన్ ఆలయం · कुंद्रत्तूर मुरुगन मंदिर
Tamil Nadu Murugan
A hill temple of Murugan on the edge of Chennai. It is the only Murugan temple in Tamil Nadu where the deity faces north.
- Deity
- Murugan (Subramaniar), Valli, Deivayanai, Kandaleeswarar (Shiva, separate shrine)
- Tradition
- Murugan
- Place
- Kundrathur (Chennai), Kanchipuram
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Era
- Built by Kulothunga Chola (listed as Kulothunga Chola II).
Sthala Puranam
Murugan rested on this hill while travelling from Tiruporur to Tiruttani.
After he defeated the demons at Thiruporur, he went to Tiruttani, installed a Shiva linga and worshipped and meditated.
Shiva, worshipped here, is known as Kandaleeswarar in a separate shrine.
Speciality
- The only Murugan temple in Tamil Nadu where the deity stands facing north. It is called 'South Thanigai' because it faces towards Thiruttani (Thanigai).
- The image is placed so that only one of the two consorts can be seen from each side.
How to reach
By airChennai Airport, about 15 km.
By trainChennai suburban stations such as Pallavaram or Chrompet side; check the nearest. Chennai Central about 25 km.
By roadKundrathur is on the Chennai outskirts near Pallavaram and Poonamallee. Buses run from Tambaram, Pallavaram and Koyambedu.
Location is approximate.
Before you go
- Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
- Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
- Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
- Combine with Mangadu and Thiruverkadu on one day.
Prayers for this temple
Sources
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