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Monday, 4 August 2014

Lord Murugan Temple Tiruchendur | Tiruchendur / Thiruchendur Murugan Temple

Senthil Andavar Temple Tiruchendur / Thiruchendur | Thiruchendur Murugan Temple 

Thiruchendur Murugan temple is one of eminent temple and a prominent tourist spot in Tamil nadu. It is located in the sea shore which add more beauty to this magnificent temple. There are regular ardent devotees to this temple who makes their presence in Thiruchendur regularly.  It is one of the six major abodes of Lord Muruga called as Arupadaiveedu.


Temple History And Specials

Thiruchendur is said to be the second army camp of Lord Mruuga.
The other name of this temple is Thirucheeralavai, Thiruchenthiyoor and Thiruchenthil.
Lord Muruga married his second consort Valli in this beautiful temple.
This is the place where Lord Muruga killed the demon Surapadma, Simhamukha and Tarakasura which festival is popularly known as "Soorasamharam".
Millions of people gather at this temple's seashore to celebrate the Soorasamharam festival annually.
The famous "Vetri vel Veera vel" chanting by people resembles the victory of Lord Murga over demon Soorapadman.
This festival celebrated in all Lord Murugan temples across the world.


When Peacock became Lord Muruga's Vehicle And Cock took place in the Flag of the Lord : Reason

During the battle between Soorapadma Lord Mruuga pierced the body Soorapdaman , then he transformed to a huge mango tree. 
The Lord Muruga cut the mango tree into two pieces with his weapon "vel".
They transformed into peacock and cock. 
Lord Muruga took peacock as his "vahana" and Cock took place on his flag.

Poojas

Subrapadam at 05.10 AM
Viswaroopam at 05.30 AM
Dwajasthamba Namaskaram at 05.45 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam at 06.15 AM
Uchikala Abishegam at 10.30 AM
Rakkala Abishegam at 19.15 PM
Ragasia Deeparadhanai at 20.45 PM
Palliarai Deeparathanai at 20.55 PM
Nadai Thirukappiduthal at 21.00 PM

Opening And Closing Timings

Temple Timings:  5.00 AM to 9:00 PM

Contact Details

Arulmigu Subrahmanya Swami Temple, Tiruchendur, Pin code: 628 215.
Phone: (+91) 04639 242221, 04639 242270, 04639 242271

How To Reach

By Bus: Tiruchendur Murugan Temple is 40 km from the nearest major town Tuticorin, 60 km from Tirunelveli and 75 km from Kanyakumari.
By Train: Tuticorin is the nearest railway station.
By Air: Tuticorin airport is the nearest airport.

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