Arulmigu Swaminatha Swamy Temple, Swamimalai
Lord Murugan (Swaminatha)
Swamimalai, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu
Managed by Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department
One of the six Arupadai Veedu, where young Murugan taught the meaning of Om to his father Shiva.
History
Legend says Murugan explained the meaning of the Pranava mantra (Om) to Shiva, who sat as his student — hence Swaminatha, 'teacher of the Lord'. The temple is on an artificial hill (Kattumalai) with 60 steps named after the 60 Tamil years. Swamimalai is also famous for bronze-casting families.
Festivals
- Skanda Shashti
- Thai Poosam
- Vaikasi Visakam
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Directions to Arulmigu Swaminatha Swamy Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Tiruchirappalli Airport, about 95 km
- By train
- Kumbakonam, about 8 km
- By road
- TNSTC / SETC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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