Monday, 30 October 2017

Thiruchendur - Arulmigu subramaniyaswamy temple


Thiruchendur - where Lord Muruga killed the asura Surpadman. (Source - Epic poem)

Location  - Tamilnadu, India 

Nearest city - Tirunelveli

Nearest Airport - Thoothukudi

How to reach the place - Frequent buses and cars are available from nearby places. Trains are also available from nearest stations.

Interesting facts about the temple :

  • One of the six abodes of Lord Murugan 
  • Pilgrims visit from many parts of world say America, Canada, Australia, Singapore etc
  • This temple is famous for its annual kanda sasti festival (October month). This is a six days festival and on an average 5 lakh devotees participate in this festival every year.
  • Famous for its panner leaf vibhuthi. It is said that the prasadam would cure many incurable diseases. 
  • Temple is located very close to the beach
  • This temple is not affected by tsumani though it is located near beach
  • Naazhi kinaru - Fresh water spring - Though it is located near beach the spring contains fresh water.
  • Fresh water spring maintains the water level inspite of bailing out water
  • Pilgrims took bath in naazhi kinaru follwed by beach bath since bathing in beach and naazhi kinaru are considered to be holy




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