Tirunelveli district · Tamil Nadu
Nellaiappar Temple
The great Shiva temple of Tirunelveli on the Thamirabarani, where Shiva is Nellaiappar and Parvati is Kanthimathi Amman.
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Tamil Nadu · Temple listing
Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Subramaniya Swamy Temple stands at the eastern end of Tiruchendur town in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, on the shore of the sea. It is dedicated to Murugan and is one of his Six Abodes, the Arupadai Veedu. The temple is known for its re-enactment of Surasamharam, Murugan’s victory over the asura Surapadman. It is administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of Tamil Nadu and received an ISO certification in 2016.
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Deity & dedicationMurugan
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur
Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
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04 · At the temple
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12