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Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
Main God
Lord Murugan
Timings
5:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Thiruchendur
Type
MAJOR
Enter through the main gopuram facing the Bay of Bengal. The temple is uniquely situated right on the seashore.
Proceed to the main sanctum for darshan of Lord Murugan (Senthilandavar). The deity faces the ocean, commemorating his victory over the demon Surapadman.
Visit the sacred underground chamber (Nazhi Kinaru) where Murugan is said to have worshipped Shiva after his victory.
After darshan, visit the temple beach where the mythical battle between Murugan and Surapadman is said to have taken place.
Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu 628215
By Bus
TNSTC buses from Madurai (4 hrs), Tirunelveli (1 hr), Tuticorin (1.5 hrs), and Chennai (10 hrs). Bus stand is 500 meters from the temple.
By Air
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) — 40 km; Madurai Airport (IXM) — 155 km
By Rail
Thiruchendur Railway Station — 1 km from the temple, with trains from Tirunelveli and Madurai
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws. The temple town is compact and walkable.
The god of war and victory, son of Shiva. Known as Kartikeya, Skanda, Subrahmanya.
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