Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur
Lord Murugan (Senthilandavar)
Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu
Managed by Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department
Seashore abode of Murugan, where he defeated the demon Surapadman — the only Arupadai Veedu on the coast.
History
Murugan is believed to have worshipped Shiva here after his victory over Surapadman, re-enacted every year at Soorasamharam during Skanda Shashti on the beach. Devotees bathe in the sea and at the Nazhi Kinaru well. The 9-tier gopuram is about 46 m tall.
Festivals
- Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam)
- Vaikasi Visakam
- Masi festival
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How to reach
- By air
- Thoothukudi Airport, about 40 km; Madurai, about 170 km
- By train
- Tiruchendur station, about 1 km
- By road
- TNSTC / SETC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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