| Arulmigu Murugan Temple | |
|---|---|
.jpg) View of the Gopuram | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Madurai |
| Deity | Murugan and Deivayanai |
| Festivals | Vaikasi Visagam, Avani Festival, Skanda Sasti Festival and Masi Festival |
| Governing body | Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department |
| Location | |
| Location | Thiruparankundram |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 9°52′47″N 78°04′16″E / 9.8798°N 78.0711°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Tamil architecture |
| Creator | Pandyas |
| Date established | 6th century |
| Website | |
| hrce.tn.gov.in | |
Arulmigu Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Murugan (also known as Kartikeya) at Thiruparankundram, Tamilnadu, India. It is regarded as one of the "First Houses of Murugan". The temple uses rock-cut architecture and is believed to have been built by the Pandyas during the 6th century. According to legend, Murugan slayed the demon Surapadman and married his consort Devasena at the temple. Murugan is also said to have worshipped his father Shiva at the site 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) is the most prominent. The temple is under the purview of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.