Sri Thanumalayan Temple, Suchindram
Thanumalayan (Shiva, Vishnu & Brahma in one linga)
Suchindram, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
Temple where the Trimurti — Shiva (Sthanu), Vishnu (Mal) and Brahma (Ayan) — are worshipped in one linga.
History
The temple is known for its 18-foot monolithic Hanuman, the musical pillars carved from single stones, and the Trimurti linga. Legend says Indra comes every night to worship here and was purified (suchi) of his sins.
Festivals
- Margazhi festival
- Chithirai festival
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Directions to Sri Thanumalayan Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Thiruvananthapuram Airport, about 80 km
- By train
- Nagercoil, about 7 km
- By road
- TNSTC / SETC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
Near the temple
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