Arulmigu Subramanya swami Temple | |
---|---|
![]() View of the entrance | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Thoothukudi |
Deity | Murugan (Kartikeya) |
Festivals | Vaikasi Visakam, Avani Festival, Surasamharam and Masi Festival |
Governing body | Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department |
Features |
|
Location | |
Location | Tiruchendur |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 8°29′45″N 78°7′45″E / 8.49583°N 78.12917°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Tamil architecture |
Website | |
tiruchendurmurugan.hrce.tn.gov.in |
The Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Temple, Tiruchendur is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Murugan (Kartikeya).[1] It is second among six abodes of Murugan (Āṟupatai vitukal) situated in Tamil Nadu, India.[2] It is located in the eastern end of the town Tiruchendur in the district of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. It is 40 km from Thoothukudi, 60 km south-east of Tirunelveli and 75 km north-east of Kanyakumari. The temple complex is on the shores of Bay of Bengal.
Surasamharam, a reenactment of the victory over Surapadman, and Kanda Shasti, a devotional song in praise of Murugan are performed at the temple.
The temple is the fourth Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu to get ISO certification.[3]
© MMXXIII Rich X Search. We shall prevail. All rights reserved. Rich X Search