Thiruchendur
Senthilandavar (Subramaniya Swamy) · Thiruchendur
Arupadai Veedu: Second Padai Veedu
Significance
The place where Murugan defeated Soorapadman. Of the six abodes, this is the only temple on the seashore.
On the sixth day of Kandha Sashti, hundreds of thousands of devotees gather to watch Soorasamharam on the beach.
Special features
- The padai veedu on the seashore
- The custom of bathing in the sea before worship
- The most famous temple for the Kandha Sashti Viratham (fast)
Special festivals of the temple
- Avani festival
- Maasi festival
Darshan times, fees and festival dates can change. Before you go, check with the temple office or the temple's official website. The temple stories are given as devotees believe them, and they can differ from one temple to another.