Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur, Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
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Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur Timings

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur is open 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM, daily.

Lord Murugan (Subramaniya Swamy), worshipped standing, facing the sea · Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu

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Darshan hours (as published)
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Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur, in Tiruchendur in Tamil Nadu, honours Lord Murugan (Subramaniya Swamy), worshipped standing, facing the sea. It is also known as Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, Thiruchendur.

One of the six Arupadai Veedu and among the most visited Murugan shrines in Tamil Nadu. Devotees bathe in the sea before darshan. Tiruchendur is the second of the six Arupadai Veedu, the principal abodes of Lord Murugan, and the only one on the coast.

Tamil Nadu carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Land of towering gopurams and living Dravidian temple traditions, from the Chola masterpieces to the great Pancha Bhoota Sthalas.

Darshan hours and daily worship

SessionTiming (as published)
Morning4:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Open continuously from 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with final closing 9:00 PM - 9:05 PM; there is no midday break. Viswaroopa darshan is commonly cited as 5:30 AM - 6:15 AM. During Vaikasi Visakam, Panguni Uthiram and Skanda Sashti the temple may open as early as 1:00 AM.

Poojas and daily rituals

Suprabhatam around 5:00 AM, Kalasandhi around 8:00 AM, and Palliarai pooja around 8:45 PM, with kala poojas through the day.

Weekly or monthly auspicious daysTuesdays, Fridays and Krithigai days
Signature annual eventsSkanda Sashti Soorasamharam on the seashore

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
Skanda SashtiOctober/NovemberSix-day festival re-enacting the defeat of Surapadman, the temple's signature event.
Vaikasi VisakamMay/JuneMurugan's star day, drawing very large crowds.
Aavani FestivalAugust/SeptemberAnnual brahmotsavam with processions along the shore.

History and architecture

Built or establishedAncient; referenced in Sangam-era Tamil literature, with major construction from the 9th century onwards

Architecture

Dravidian temple on the shore of the Gulf of Mannar, with a nine-tier rajagopuram, long corridors and a rock-cut shrine; unusually, the temple faces east directly onto the sea

History

Tiruchendur is the second of the six Arupadai Veedu, the principal abodes of Lord Murugan, and the only one on the coast. Tradition holds it to be where Murugan worshipped Shiva before and after the battle with the asura Surapadman.

Planning your visit

Entry feeGeneral darshan free. Special darshan and archanai tickets are available at the counter and through the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal.
Dress codeTraditional attire. Men commonly remove upper garments before entering the sanctum; shorts and sleeveless tops are discouraged.
Best time to visitOctober to March, early morning. Skanda Sashti is spectacular but extremely crowded.
NearbyManapad beach, Thoothukudi, Tiruchendur seashore

How to reach

Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi district, on the Gulf of Mannar coast. Tiruchendur has its own railway station; Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) is about 40 km away and Madurai Airport about 150 km. Buses run frequently from Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Nagercoil.

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: High. Opening and closing times taken from the temple's own page on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE department site, the government body that administers it. Timings still change on festival days.

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Frequently asked questions about Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur

What is the timing of Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur?

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur is open 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM, daily. Open continuously from 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with final closing 9:00 PM - 9:05 PM; there is no midday break. Viswaroopa darshan is commonly cited as 5:30 AM - 6:15 AM. During Vaikasi Visakam, Panguni Uthiram and Skanda Sashti the temple may open as early as 1:00 AM.

What are the darshan (visiting) hours at Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur?

As published, morning darshan runs 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Open continuously from 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with final closing 9:00 PM - 9:05 PM; there is no midday break. Viswaroopa darshan is commonly cited as 5:30 AM - 6:15 AM. During Vaikasi Visakam, Panguni Uthiram and Skanda Sashti the temple may open as early as 1:00 AM.

Is there an entry fee at Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur?

General darshan free. Special darshan and archanai tickets are available at the counter and through the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal.

What is the dress code at Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur?

Traditional attire. Men commonly remove upper garments before entering the sanctum; shorts and sleeveless tops are discouraged.

Which festivals are celebrated at Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur?

The main ones documented for this temple are Skanda Sashti, Vaikasi Visakam, Aavani Festival. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

What is the best time to visit Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur?

October to March, early morning. Skanda Sashti is spectacular but extremely crowded.

How do I reach Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur?

Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi district, on the Gulf of Mannar coast. Tiruchendur has its own railway station; Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) is about 40 km away and Madurai Airport about 150 km. Buses run frequently from Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Nagercoil.

Who is the presiding deity at Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur?

Lord Murugan (Subramaniya Swamy), worshipped standing, facing the sea

What is the history of Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur?

Tiruchendur is the second of the six Arupadai Veedu, the principal abodes of Lord Murugan, and the only one on the coast.

How reliable is the information on this Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur page?

This listing's confidence is rated high. Opening and closing times taken from the temple's own page on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE department site, the government body that administers it. Timings still change on festival days.