Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram

Arulmigu Murugan Temple
View of the Gopuram
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Madurai
Deity	Murugan and Deivayanai
Festivals	Vaikasi Visagam, Avani Festival, Skanda Sasti Festival and Masi Festival
Governing body	Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department
Location
Location	Thiruparankundram
State	Tamil Nadu
Country	India
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates	9°52′47″N 78°04′16″E / 9.8798°N 78.0711°E / 9.8798; 78.0711
Architecture
Type	Tamil architecture
Creator	Pandyas
Date established	6th century
Website
www.thiruparankundrammurugantemple.tnhrce.in

Arulmigu Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Murugan (also known as Kartikeya) at Thiruparankundram, Tamilnadu, India. It is regarded as one of the "First Houses of Murugan". The temple uses rock-cut architecture and is believed to have been built by the Pandyas during the 6th century. According to legend, Murugan slayed the demon Surapadman and married his consort Devasena at the temple. Murugan is also said to have worshipped his father Shiva at the site as Parangirinathar.

The temple is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Madurai in India. In the main shrine, apart from Murugan, the deities Shiva, Vishnu, Vinayaka (Ganesha) and Durga are housed. The temple follows Shaiva tradition of worship. Six daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the Kantha Sashti festival during the Tamil month of Aippasi (October - November) is the most prominent. The temple is under the purview of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.