Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, Hindu temple on Bay of Bengal shore, Tamil Nadu, India
The temple features a nine-tier gopuram reaching 157 feet high with intricate carvings and two ceremonial corridors adorned with mythical creatures.
The temple complex faced occupation by Dutch forces between 1646 and 1648, during which sacred objects were removed and later recovered from the sea.
The sanctuary houses a granite sculpture of Murugan as a child, receiving devotees who participate in daily ceremonies and major religious celebrations.
The temple maintains regular prayer hours from 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with specific rituals conducted during each time period.
A freshwater spring feeds the sacred Nali Kinaru well within the temple grounds, despite its location merely 200 meters from the ocean.
Location: Thoothukudi district
GPS coordinates: 8.49583,78.12920
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:37
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