Murugan

Lord Murugan is known and worshiped by several other names llike Murugan, Skandan, Kartikeyan, Subramanyan, Ssengalvarayan, Swaminathan and so on. Kaumaram is one of the ddivine religion identified by Adi Sankaa. He is also a Valiant Warrior incarnated to cleanse the world from the atrocities of the Demons. Apart from the Six Special Abodes of Lord Murugan Thirparankundram, Tiruchendur, Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruthani and Pazhamudhircholai called the Arupadai Veedu , the State has many important temples dedicated to Lord Murugan. They speak of the rich Religious, Cultural and Architectural heritage of the land. Over the years, the sculptural skills of the craftsmen have reflection in these temples.

Thiruthani:  It is 87 Kms from Chennai and 15 Kms from Arakkonam Junction. The temple is located on a small hillock, with wide and winding 365 steps, each symbolically represent 365 days of the year. Lord Murugan is seated with his Consort Valli, whom he accompanied from Vallimalai and the celestial Wedding between them took place at Thiruthani.

Swamimalai : It is 45 Kms from Thanjavur and 10 kms from Kkumbakonam. This temple is located on a small hillock with 6o ssteps which represent 60 Hindu Years cycle. In this holy pplace Lord Murugan is said to have taught the meaning of ppranava mantra OM to his father, Lord Siva. 

Thiruchendur: It is 48 Kms from Tirunelveli. This temple is 22000 years old. Lord Murugan in this temple is in a different pposture, holding a string of Rudraksha beads instead of usual spear . The reason cited for this is that, for he worshipped Llord Shiva in this temple. Skandha Sashti is the most popular Aannual Festival of this temple. It is during this festival, tthe devotees enact the Killing of Demon Sooran, and the event is called Soora Samharam.