Tirupuramkundram Temple


Place of sanctity-Tirupuramkundram Temple


Other than the phenominal Meenakshi temple there are several other temples in and around Madurai that are well worth a visit. One of them is the Thirupuramkundram Temple, Madurai.Located at a distance of about 8 km to the south of Madurai, the Thiruparankundram Temple is a rock cut temple that is dedicated to Lord Subramanya.

Legendary significance of Tirupuramkundram Temple


Tirupuramkundram is one of the six main pilgrimage sites for the devotion of the son of Shiva - Muruga(also Subramanya),Tamil Hindu god of war and patron of Tamil Nadu.According to legend, the Lord married Deivyani, the daughter of Lord Indra at this place.The Tirupuramkundram Temple, Madurai dates back to the sixth century.The antiquity of Tirupuramkundram Temple can very well be gauged from the fact that it finds mention even in the Sangam Literature.

Catchy features in the Tirupuramkundram Temple


Best captivating feature of Thiruparankundram Temple are the 48 pillars with elegant carvings!Assurance is given that sculptural dexterity revealed in the seven tier gopuram leaves a mark on your mind. Each of the five cells within the sanctum of the temple is dedicated to a particular deity.Worshipped in the shrines of the Thiruparankundram Temple are Lords- Muruga, Durga, Vinayaka, Vishnu and Shiva. he images of Brahma, Indra, Surya, Chandra, Sri Devi and Bhoodevi carved on the walls adorn the interiors of the Thiruparankundram Temple.

Know the meaning of magnificence at Tirupuramkundram Temple


Very active religious life with numerous festivities are eventuated and hence Tirupuramkundram Temple for most part of the year is teeming with life...!Stay at The Madurai Residency and have a relaxed visit to this aesthetic place!!! Reach us at: 14-15,West Marret Street,Madurai - 625 001Fone: 0452 - 4380 000 (Hunting Line) Fone: 0452 - 4380 647 / 648 / 649Fone: 0452 - 2343140Fax: 0452 - 2341360Website: www.madurairesidency.com e-mail: reservations@madurairesidency.com