Sikkal Singaravelan Temple
Also known as: சிக்கல் சிங்காரவேலர் கோயில் · సిక్కల్ సింగారవేలన్ ఆలయం · सिक्कल सिंगारवेलन मंदिर
Tamil Nadu Murugan
A Murugan temple at Sikkal, famous for the moment Murugan receives the Vel from his mother before Soora Samharam.
- Deity
- Singaravelar (Murugan), Navaneetheswarar (Shiva)
- Tradition
- Murugan
- Place
- Sikkal, Nagapattinam
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Sacred tank / theertham
- Parkulam, the milk pond behind the temple
- Era
- Builder not known. No date is given in the source.
Sthala Puranam
Kamadenu was cursed by Shiva for eating meat. She bathed in the holy water here and worshipped, and the milk she offered formed the Parkulam pond.
Sage Vashistha made a lingam from the butter taken from the Parkulam. It became fixed in place and he called the place Sikkal.
Murugan received his Vel from his mother Parvati here to kill the asura Soorapadman.
Speciality
- One of the rare temples with both Shiva and Vishnu shrines in one complex.
- Two temples in Dravidian style: one for Shiva and Murugan, one for Vishnu.
- It stands inside the Sikkal Navaneetheswarar Temple premises.
- Some call it an unofficial seventh abode of Murugan, along with the Arupadai Veedu.
- Devotees believe the idol sweats during Soora Samharam.
Festivals
- Soora Samharam (the most important festival)
How to reach
By airTiruchirappalli Airport, about 130 km.
By trainNagapattinam Junction, a few km away.
By roadSikkal is on the road to Nagapattinam, near Tiruvarur. Buses from Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur.
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.
- Soora Samharam day is very crowded. Weekdays are calmer.
Prayers for this temple
Sources
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