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Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram

Thiruparankundram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu · 9.8798°, 78.0711°

Murugan (Subramaniya); Shiva as Parangirinathar within the complexPandyaRock-cutPaadal Petra Sthalam
Sacred since
500 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
6th c. rock-cut (Pandya); Nayak halls 16th c.
Pandya

History & significance

One of the Six Abodes of Murugan, carved into the Thiruparankundram hillock by the Pandyas in the 6th century, with the Shiva shrine of Parangirinathar making it a Paadal Petra Sthalam as well. Nayak-era pillared halls front the ancient cave sanctum.

Sthala katha — the legend

After slaying the asura Surapadman at Tiruchendur, Murugan is said to have married Indra's daughter Deivanai here.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Pandya