Subramanya Swamy Temple, Marungoor,
Kanyakumari
Subramanya Swamy
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located at Marungoor Village
in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. Marungoor, also spelt Marungur, is located near Suchindrum in Kanyakumari District. In most of the Murugan temples, Lord Murugan can be
seen on peacock but here Lord Murugan can be seen on a horse.
Legends
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The
Temple
The Temple
is situated atop a small hillock. This temple area is called as Kumarapuram Thoppur.
Because of Kumaran's (Subramanya Swamy) name. Presiding Deity is called as Marungoor
Thirumalai Amararpathy kaaththa Perumal Subramanya Swami. Presiding Deity
graces the devotees with his consorts Valli and Devasena. The Thiruvasi,
prabhai and the statue are all sculptured out of a single stone. This is the
uniqueness of this idol.
In most
of the Murugan temples, Lord Murugan can be seen on peacock but here Lord
Murugan can be seen on a horse. Lord Murugan has been worshipped as Lord Siva,
Brahmma and Vishnu during Kandha Shasti. Shrines for Kulasekara Vinayakar,
Sangili Bhoothathan, Kasi and Viswanathar can be seen in this temple. There is
a tunnel connecting the sanctum sanctorum of both the Suchindrum and Marungoor
Temples, used during ancient times, during the times of war.
Festivals
Chithirai
Thirukalyanam, Tirukarthikai, Kandha Shashti and Soora Samharam are the famous
festivals at this temple.
Prayers
For
little children, festival for giving first rice food after birth was conducted
here. Six types of rices are cooked and offered to Lord Muruga specially during
this festival.
Contact
Subramanya Swamy Temple,
Marungoor,
Kanyakumari
Phone: +91 4652 241 421
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 16 Kms from Boothapandi, 8 Kms from Thovalai, 12 Kms
from Aralvaimozhi, 6 Kms from Suchindram, 14 Kms from Nagercoil, 10 Kms from Vadiveeswaram,
15 Kms from Kanyakumari and 100 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Marungoor can be
reached from Kanyakumari, Nagercoil and Suchindram by Bus. Nearest Railway Stations
are located at Kanyakumari, Nagercoil and Thovalai. Nearest Airport is located at
Thiruvananthapuram.