Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur
| Subramanya Swamy Temple | |
|---|---|
Entrance to the temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thoothukudi |
| Deity | Murugan |
| Festivals | |
| Governing body | Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Location | |
| Location | Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi district |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Coordinates | 8°29′45″N 78°7′45″E / 8.49583°N 78.12917°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Tamil architecture |
| Website | |
| tiruchendurmurugan | |
Subramanya Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Hindu god Murugan, located in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the Six Abodes of Murugan (Arupadai Veedu), a set of foremost and sacred Hindu temples, dedicated to Murugan. It is also one of the Vaippu Sthalams.
The temple complex is located in the eastern end of the town on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. It is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. In 2016, it was the fourth Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu to get an ISO certification. A reenactment of Surasamharam, the victory of Murugan over the asura Surapadman, is a major festival, and attracts thousands to the temple.