Thiruparankundram, Madurai

                   SRI SUBRAMANIYA SWAMY TEMPLE, THIRUPARAKUNDRAM

Timings : 5:30AM –1PM and 4PM–9PM
Ticket Fare : Free
How to Reach: Reach Madhurai and then local buses available
Best time to Visit:  Any time
Duration: 2- 3 hours
Highlights: One of Six abode places of Lord Murugan,
Nearby Places : Madhurai, Pazhamudhircholai

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                                                        STHALPURANAM

As per Hindu legend, Surapadma, a demon king, once obtained boons from Shiva on account of severe penance. He started ruling the 1008 worlds on account of the power attained. He married Padumakomalai and had several sons. Viramkendiram became his capital, a city created in the seas and he started troubling the Devas. He imprisoned Indra (the king of celestial deities) and also desired his wife Indrani. Indra sought the help of Muruga. Muruga sent his messenger Viravakutevar to the demon, but he was unmoved. A severe battle was fought in Thiruparamkundram where Muruga killed all the sons of the demon except Iraniyan. Surapadman hid under the sea and Muruga split him into two pieces, which went on the become the divine vehicles, peacock and rooster. The day when Muruga slayed Surapadma is celebrated as Skanda Sashti festival in all the Murugan temples.

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