Subramaniya Swamy Temple
The Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur is an ancient Hindu temple
dedicated to Murugan (Kartikeya). It is second among six abodes of Murugan (Āṟupatai vitukal) situated in
Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in the eastern end of the town Tiruchendur in the district of Thoothukudi,
Tamil Nadu, India. It is 40 km from Thoothukudi, 60 km south-east of Tirunelveli and 75 km north-east of
Kanyakumari. The temple complex is on the shores of Bay of Bengal. Thiruchendur finds mention in the Skanda
Puranam detailing the slaying of Surapadman by the god Murugan. As per Hindu legend, the demon king
Surapadman, once obtained boons from the god Shiva on account of severe penance. He started ruling the world
on account of the power attained. He married Padumakomalai and had several sons. Viramkendiram, a city
created in the seas, became his capital and he started troubling the devas
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