Selvasannidhi Murugan Temple
செல்வச்சந்நிதி முருகன் கோவில்
A Murugan temple at the mouth of the Thondamanaru lagoon, known for its simple rituals and free vegetarian meals, and visited by many pilgrims.
The temple is located on the northern coast of the peninsula, at the mouth of the Thondamanaru lagoon. Along with Nallur and Kataragama, it is a sacred site of Murugan worship, and its rituals are led by non-Brahmin priests, a distinctive tradition. A large food hall beside the temple offers free vegetarian meals to worshippers during festivals. It can be visited on the coastal road to Point Pedro. Shoes must be removed, and men must go shirtless.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:30–12:00 and 16:00–19:30
Nearby sights
- Nilavarai Well
- Kankesanthurai Beach
- Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple
- Vallipuram Alvar Vishnu Temple
- Point Pedro
- Naguleswaram Temple
- Keerimalai Springs
- Kantarodai Stupas