Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur
Also known as: திருச்செந்தூர் சுப்பிரமணிய சுவாமி கோயில் · తిరుచెందూర్ సుబ్రహ్మణ్యస్వామి ఆలయం · तिरुचेंदूर सुब्रह्मण्य स्वामी मंदिर
Tamil Nadu Murugan
A Murugan temple right on the shore of the Bay of Bengal, where he is said to have defeated the asura Surapadman.
- Deity
- Subramaniya Swamy (Murugan)
- Tradition
- Murugan
- Place
- Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Sacred tank / theertham
- The sea at Tiruchendur and Nazhi Kinaru (a well near the temple)
Sthala Puranam
The asura Surapadman and his brothers Simhamukhan and Tarakasuran got a boon from Shiva that only Shiva's son could kill them. They troubled the devas. The devas asked Shiva for help and Murugan was born.
Murugan killed Tarakasuran and Simhamukhan and fought Surapadman in the final battle at Tiruchendur.
Surapadman took the form of a mango tree. Murugan split it with his vel (spear). One half became his peacock and the other became the rooster on his flag.
Speciality
- One of the Six Abodes of Murugan (Arupadai Veedu). Unlike the others, it is on the seashore and not on a hill.
- The temple faces the sea at the eastern end of the town.
- Soorasamharam, the re-enactment of Murugan's victory over Surapadman, is held on the sixth day of the Skanda Sashti festival.
Festivals
- Skanda Sashti and Soorasamharam (October–November)
- Vaikasi Visakam (May–June)
- Thaipusam
How to reach
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.
- Skanda Sashti week is extremely crowded. Plan stay well ahead.
Prayers for this temple
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