Subramanya Swamy Temple, Ettukudi, Nagapattinam
Subramanya Swamy is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located in Ettukudi Village in Thirukkuvalai Taluk in Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Soundareswarar / Soundara Nayagar and Mother is called as Anandhavalli. Though the presiding deity is Lord Shiva, prime importance is given to Lord Murugan even the temple is famously called as Ettukudi Murugan Temple. Lord Murugan of this Temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh hymns. This temple is linked closely with the temples in Sikkal and Enkan Murugan Temples, through the legend that the images of Skanda in all three of these shrines were made by the same sculptor.
Legends
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History
This temple follows the architectural style of the Chola period built during the reign of a chieftain called Mutharasar.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple is open from 4.30 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. and 4.30
p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Festivals
10 days Chitra Poornima (Apr-May), Aippasi Skanda Sashti
(Oct-Nov), Vaikasi Visakam (May-Jun), Thiru Karthigai (Nov-Dec) and Margazhi
Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan) are the festivals celebrated here. Kruthika is also
observed here.
Prayers
Those who are timid in nature worship Lord Murugan to
gain confidence and courage. Devotees worship Lord Murugan for child boon, to
remove marriage obstacles and excellence in education. It is a general belief
that the devotee is relieved of his/her sins by simply touching the Saravanan
Poigai water.
Contact
Subramanya Swamy Temple,
Ettukudi – 610 204,
Thirukkuvalai Taluk,
Nagapattinam District
Phone: +91 4366 245 426
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 100 metres from Ettukudi
Bus Stop, 2.5 Kms from Thirukkuvalai, 10 Kms from Kachanam, 13 Kms from Ammanur
Railway Station, 18 Kms from Thiruthuraipoondi Railway Station, 19 Kms from Thiruthuraipoondi,
26 Kms from Thiruvarur, 32 Kms from Nagapattinam and 136 Kms from Trichy
Airport. The Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Kachanam on the Thiruvarur
to Thiruthuraipoondi route. Buses are available from Thiruvarur and Kachanam on
Thiruthuraipoondi road. The bus from Thiruvarur to Vedaranyam passes through
this village.
