Thiruparankundram Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is one of the most significant and ancient temples dedicated to Lord Murugan (Kartikeya). It is especially revered as one of the Six Abodes of Murugan (Aarupadai Veedu) and is associated with Murugan’s divine marriage to Devasena, the daughter of Lord Indra. Carved out of the mountain, Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple is an absolute architectural marvel. The temple is one of the famous shrines in Madurai. Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, Tamil Nadu – An Ancient Cave Temple of Divine Love and Valor Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, located near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, stands as one of the six sacred Arupadai Veedu (battle stations) of Lord Murugan. Carved into the foot of a majestic granite hill, this temple is steeped in mythology and is especially revered as the site where Lord Murugan married Deivanai, daughter of Lord Indra, after triumphing over the demon Surapadman. This union ... Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple,[1] is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Murugan (also known as Kanda, Kartikeya, Saravana, Shanmukha, Skanda, Subhramanya) at Thiruparankundram , Madurai, Tamilnadu, India. It is regarded as first of the six temples of Murugan in Tamilnadu. The temple uses rock-cut architecture and is believed to have been built by the Pandyas during the 6th century. According to legend, Murugan slayed the demon Surapadman and married his consort Devasena at the temple ...
