Description :
Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Murugan (also known as Kartikeya and Subramaniya Swamy) at Thiruparankundram, Tamilnadu, India. It is regarded as one of the “six Abodes of Murugan”. The temple is built in rock-cut architecture and believed to have been built by the Pandyas during the 6th century. According to the legend. it is where Murugan slayed the demon Surapadman and married Deivayanai, the daughter of the king of heaven, Indra. Also, Murugan is said to have worshipped his father Shiva here 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) being the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
About the Temple:
LOCATION: 146a, Big Car St, Thiruparankundram, Tamil Nadu 625005.
COUNTRY: India
NEAREST AIRPORT: Madurai Airport (IXM)
BUILT-IN: 6th century.
BUILT-BY:Pandyas
DEITY: Murugan
ARCHITECTURAL STYLES:Tamil architecture
FESTIVALS:Vaikasi Visagam, Avani Festival, Skanda Sasti Festival and Masi Festival
TEMPLE TIMINGS: 5 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM.
BEST TIME TO VISIT:March & April.