Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple
திருப்பரங்குன்றம் முருகன் கோவில்
One of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan, its innermost shrine carved into the granite hillside, and the site where Murugan married the celestial maiden Devayanai.
The temple is built against a hill, and its innermost sanctum is carved directly out of the rock face, housing several deities. It is the first of the Six Abodes of Murugan, the god of war worshipped by Tamils, and many locals choose to hold their weddings here. The front hall has carved stone pillars from the Nayak period. An Islamic shrine stands on the summit, and climbing up offers views over the whole of Madurai. Shoes must be removed, and modest dress is expected. The temple lies about 8 km southwest of the city center, roughly 30 minutes by bus or tuk-tuk.
Opening hours
Approx. 5:30 am–1:00 pm, 4:00–9:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Samanar Hills
- Koodal Azhagar Temple
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- St. Mary's Cathedral, Madurai
- Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
- Pudhu Mandapam
- Goripalayam Dargah
- Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam