The Six Abodes of Murugan (Tamil : Āṟupadai Veedu) are six temples situated in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The god is known by different names such as Murugan, Kandaswamy, Kartikeya, Skanda, Vadivela at various temples. The six most sacred abodes of Murugan was mentioned in Tamil sangam literature, “Thirumurugatrupadai”, written by Nakkeerar and in “Thiruppugazh”, written by Arunagirinathar. The six abodes are Thiruparankundram, Tiruchendur, …Continue readingThe Six Abodes of Murugan – The Hindu Warrior God Shri Subrahmanya
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Introduction Vaikasi Visakam is a grand festival celebrated with immense devotion and fervor at the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu. This festival marks the birth of Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, the warrior god and son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Celebrated during the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May-June), Vaikasi…Continue readingVaikasi Visakam at Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruchendur: A Grand Celebration of Lord Murugan’s Birth
Introduction Nestled in the serene village of Swamimalai in Tamil Nadu, the Swaminatha Swamy Temple stands as a significant spiritual and cultural landmark. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, also revered as Swaminatha Swamy, this temple is one of the six abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Murugan and holds immense religious importance for devotees. The temple, known for…Continue readingSwaminatha Swamy Temple: A Divine Abode of Lord Murugan in Swamimalai
Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple, nestled in the serene town of Swamimalai in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, is a gem of spiritual and architectural significance. This ancient temple, dedicated to Lord Murugan, has captivated devotees and tourists alike with its divine aura and majestic architecture. Based on the reviews from TripAdvisor, here are some insightful reflections on…Continue readingExploring the Divine Grace of Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple, Swamimalai: Insights from TripAdvisor Reviews
Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple, on the hill of Thiruttani, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to Lord Muruga. The hill has 365 steps indicating 365 days of the year. It is fifth among the six abodes of Lord Muruga (Aarupadai veedugal). The other five are Palani Murugan Temple, Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram and Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple. Thiruttani is 87 kilometres…Continue readingSacred Journey: Subramanya Swamy Temple, Tiruttani – The Abode of Warrior God Murugan