Thiruparankundram Subramanya Swamy Temple
திருப்பரங்குன்றம் சுப்பிரமணிய சுவாமி கோயில்
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Graha
First Padai Veedu (First Padai Veedu)
Deity
Sri Subramanya Swamy
Goddess
Deivanai Amman
Timings
5:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Best time
Panguni Uthiram, Skanda Sashti
District
Madurai
Address
Subramanya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu 625005
History
A rock-cut cave temple of the Pandya era where Murugan wed Deivanai after the Soorasamharam victory.
Significance
The foremost of the six abodes — prayed to for marriage, partnership and family harmony.
Pariharam
Offer a wedding garland and turmeric, and circumambulate the rock shrine on Uthiram day.
Festivals
Panguni Uthiram
March – April · Celestial wedding of Murugan and Deivanai
Karthigai Deepam
November – December · Hill lamps lit across the temple
Nearby stays & food
Madurai Residency
Stay · 7 km · City hotel close to Meenakshi Amman temple
Murugan Idli Shop
Food · 6 km · Famous soft idlis and chutneys