Subrahmaṇya Swāmy Temple, Tiruchendur

Murugan · Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi · Tamil Nadu

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The only Arupadai Veedu on the seashore

From the official temple website

Managed by Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department

Murugan's victory over Surapadman is commemorated here at the water's edge; pilgrims bathe in the sea before darśan.

Sung by the Tamil saints from the 7th century; the gopuram was built in the 17th century and the temple survived a Dutch raid in 1648.

Nearest railway station

Tiruchendur (TCN) — 2 km

Nearest bus stand

Government: Tiruchendur TNSTC bus stand, beside the temple
Private buses: Private buses to Tirunelveli and Madurai from the Tiruchendur main road

Nearest airport

Thoothukudi (TCR) — 40 km

Regional / UDAN airport

Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) Airport (TCR) — 58 km · UDAN regional flights

By road

Buses from Tirunelveli (60 km) and Thoothukudi.

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹1,800	₹3,500	₹8,000

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