| Arulmigu Subramanya swami Temple | |
|---|---|
 View of the entrance | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thoothukudi |
| Deity | Murugan (Kartikeya) |
| Festivals | Vaikasi Visakam, Avani Festival, Surasamharam and Masi Festival |
| Governing body | Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department |
| Features |
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| Location | |
| Location | Tiruchendur |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 8°29′45″N 78°7′45″E / 8.49583°N 78.12917°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Tamil architecture |
| Website | |
| tiruchendurmurugan.hrce.tn.gov.in | |
The Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Temple, Tiruchendur is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Murugan (Kartikeya).[1] It is second among six abodes of Murugan (Āṟupatai vitukal) situated in Tamil Nadu, India.[2] It is located in the eastern end of the town Tiruchendur in the district of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. It is 40 km from Thoothukudi, 60 km south-east of Tirunelveli and 75 km north-east of Kanyakumari. The temple complex is on the shores of Bay of Bengal.
Surasamharam, a reenactment of the victory over Surapadman, and Kanda Shasti, a devotional song in praise of Murugan are performed at the temple.
The temple is the fourth Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu to get ISO certification.[3]
- ^ "Lakhs throng Palani, Tiruchendur temples". The Times of India. 26 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy temple among 2,500 shrines in Tamil Nadu set for makeover". The Indian Express. 21 August 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "ISO accreditation for Tiruchendur temple". The Hindu : NATIONAL / TAMIL NADU. Retrieved 4 December 2016.