Lord subramanya temple

Lord Subramanya Temple

The unique experience

This is the place for those inclined towards religiousness, and also for those that are lovers of photography. Moreover, people interested in temple architecture would find this temple intriguing as its dotted with countless pillars and towers. However, the main highlighting feature of this temple is the 22 feet high idol of Lord Murugan. The deity here is found to be reclining on a serpent couch or ‘Sheshnaag’ couch. Also, its believed there’s a huge hidden treasure hidden somewhere near the temple, but, to date has never been discovered. 

About Lord Subramanya Temple

The 17th-century Tiruchendur Murugan Temple is located about 80 kilometers from Kanyakumari and is believed that its Lord Murugan’s second home. Perched atop the beautiful hills of Chandana, it was the site where the demon named Soorapadma was defeated by Lord Murugan. After defeating, Murugan offered his prayers to Shiva. 

Marungoor Murugan Temple history

Once known by the name of Idai-aatru-mangalam, the village of Marungoor is famous for this Murugan Temple. Regarded as one of the oldest places in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, the village is about 2000 years old. An erstwhile war base, it was used for storing weaponry and horses. 

Legend

As per one legend associated with this famous KANYAKUMARI TEMPLE, its construction was the result of Lord Murugan’s victory over Surapadma, a demon. Its also believed that Murugan of this temple is richer than the deity at Trivandrum. 

More about the place

Famously called ‘Arupadai Veedu’ or one of holiest abodes of Lord Murugan, this temple comes alive during special religious festivals. It was renovated way back in 1983 and has since remained in good condition. It is also famous for its unique architectural feature ‘Rajagopuram’ which is built not in the eastern but western direction. 

What else?

This gorgeous KANYAKUMARI TEMPLE attracts hoards of visitors that flock here to see its exemplary architecture that boasts of a nine tiered gopuram called Mela Gopuram that looks spectacular because of its height that stands at 42 meters. Also, the idol of Murugan unlike others looks unique as it stands on a horse, and not a peacock. 

Marungoor Murugan Temple timings

Its remains open from 9 in the morning till 6 in the evening.

One of the most revered PLACES TO VISIT IN KANYAKUMARI, this temple dedicated to Lord Murugan opens at 9 in the morning and allows visitors till 6 in the evening. 

How to reach

Distance in kilometers from:
Kanyakumari-15 kilometer
Nagercoil-14 kilometer