Thiruparaṅkuṇḍram Murugan Temple
Where Murugan married Devasenā
⭐ Why it is famous
The first of the six abodes, cut into living rock, with the sanctum carved out of the hillside itself.
📜 Pilgrimage history
A Pandya rock-cut shrine of the 8th century with later Nayak mandapams.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 05:30 – 13:00 and 16:00 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Rock-cut sanctum — narrow, expect a queue on weekends
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Thiruparaṅkuṇḍram Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram, MaduraiThiruparankundram (TPK) — 2 km
- Government: Tirupparankundram town bus stand; Madurai Mattuthavani for TNSTC/SETC, 9 km
- Private buses: Private buses from Arappalayam, Madurai
Madurai (IXM) — 8 km
8 km from Madurai; city buses run constantly.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
| Seva | Price |
|---|---|
| General darśanNo ticket needed; sevās are booked at the counter | Free |
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Madurai hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,500 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Kasi Viswanathar cave shrine on the hill