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Tiruchendur Murugan Temple daily updates

 ​ February 9, 2026 | By [Selvaranee M ]

Tiruchendur Temple

            Tiruchendur is a municipality in the Tiruchendur taluk of Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Subramania Swamy Temple, which is considered the second of the six abodes of Lord Murugan, is located in Tiruchendur. This temple is 2000–3000 years old. The place where the temple is located was called Thirucheeralaiwai by scholars. The 157-foot-high tower of this temple has nine sthalams. The 157-foot-high tower of this temple has nine sthalams. During the Kandashashti festival, the upper Raja Gopuram gate is opened only for one day at midnight during the Murugan Thirukalyanam. Devotees are not allowed to enter during that time. During the Kandashashti festival, which lasts for six days, devotees observe a fast and worship Lord Murugan.

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Pooja Timings:

 The temple's daily pooja schedule is as follows:

Temple opens: 5:00 AM

Viswaroopa Darshan: 5:10 AM

Thiruvanandal Pooja: 5:30 AM

Vila Puja: 6:00 AM

Sirukala Sandhi Pooja: 6:30 AM

Vizha Pooja: 7:00 AM

Kalasandhi Pooja: 7:30 AM

Ucchikala Pooja: 8:00 AM

Sayaraksha Pooja: 12:30 PM

Ardhajama Pooja: 6:00 PM

Palliarai Pooja: 7:30 PM

Temple closes: 8:00 PM

Please note that these timings are subject to change during special occasions or festivals.

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Shanmugarchanai Fee Update:

Effective March 27, 2023, the fee for performing the Shanmugarchanai ritual has been increased to ₹5,000.

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significant developments:

Renovation Progress: As of January 2025, major renovation works are underway, with the Rajagopuram expansion expected to conclude by January 20 and new lodging facilities anticipated by March.

40-foot new veil of the Tiruchendur Kandan:

40-Foot new veil 

A 40-foot new veil of kanthan shines brightly in the renovated Rajagopuram of the Murugan Temple in Tiruchendur.

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Tiruchendur Murugan Temple Masi Festival Kodi Pattam Veediyula 20.02.2026.  





The famous Masit Festival at the Thiruchendur Murugan Temple will begin tomorrow, February 21st with the hoisting of the flag. The green sathi will be held on Feb. 28th and the chariot race on March 2nd. In this regard, today, February 20th, at 4.30 pm, a flag-draped elephant will be held at the festival hall of 12th, 14th North Rath Road, Sengundhar. In view of the flag-hoisting, tomorrow, Saturday (February 21st), the temple will be opened at 1 am, the Vishwaroopam will be performed at 1.30 pm, the Udayamathanda Abishekam will be performed at 2 pm, and the festival flag will be hoisted on the copper flagpole of the temple at 5 am, special abhishekam, decorations will be made and Deeparathanai will be performed. The main event of the festival will be the Deeparathanai at 7.30 pm at the Kudaivarivayil temple on the occasion of the fifth festival on February 25th.

On the occasion of the seventh festival on February 27th, the Urugu Sattava Seva of the venerable Shanmuga Peruman will be held at 5 am, and at 9 am, the Arumuga Peruman will have a darshan suitable for the devotees at the Vetivo Sapparam and will arrive at the Pillaiyankattala Mandapam. There, special abhishekam, decoration and Deeparathanai will be performed for the Swami. At 4.30 pm, the Swami will appear on the golden sapparam in the form of Shiva in a red form and appear on the road to the devotees. On February 28th, on the occasion of the eighth festival, at 5 am, Lord Brahma in the form of a large silver chasuble, in the form of a white chasuble, comes to the upper temple, where special abhishekam, decorations and special deeparathan are performed for the Lord. Subsequently, at 10.30 am, Lord Vishnu in the form of a green chasuble, in the form of a green chasuble, comes to the temple and enters the temple. On March 1st, on the occasion of the ninth festival, at night, Lord Vishnu in the form of a golden Kailaya Bhavatha Vahana and Amman in the silver lotus Vahana, takes place.

Therotam

Therotam, the highlight of the festival, takes place on March 2nd. On March 3rd, on the occasion of the eleventh festival, the night Theppa Utsavam is held. The festival concludes on March 4th, the 12th festival.

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The Masithiruvizha festival began with a grand ceremony at the Murugan Temple in Tiruchendur with the hoisting of the flag.

New Facilities – Introduced at Tiruchendur Murugan Temple

E-Ticket Facility and Digital Darshan

  • Archanai, Abhishekam and special services can now be booked through the official website and mobile app.
  • Live Darshan facility has also been launched, which is helpful for foreign devotees and senior citizens.
  • Cell Phone Safty Center

New Pilgrim Accommodations (AC & Non-AC):

 Walkway and ramp access for the benefit of devotees:

  • Ramp access has been set up for the benefit of senior citizens and differently-abled persons.
  • Special walkways have been set up to walk smoothly inside the temple.

Cleanliness, Water and Greenery Projects:

  • Eco Toilets, automatic water pandals and reusable waste management projects have been implemented.
  •  RO drinking water pandals have been set up at key locations in the temple.

New Facilities – Special Services for Women at Tiruchendur Murugan Temple Ladies Queue

  • A separate side darshan structure has been set up for women during important festivals and guest days.
  • Special priority access is provided for elderly women and pregnant women.

Sanitary Toilets & Waiting Hall for Women

  • Ladies toilets with state-of-the-art sanitary facilities have been set up in several parts of the temple.
  • Small AC rest rooms will help you relax after a long darshan.

Women Self Help Group Stalls (SHG Stalls)

  • Stalls selling handmade items, puja items and beach food items run by rural women's Self Help Groups (SHGs) near Tiruchendur have been set up.
  • This also helps in women's livelihood.

Women Safety and Help Desk

  • A Women Help Desk is functioning at the main entrance of the temple.
  • Police officers and women guides ensure safety through immediate assistance, guidance and CCTV surveillance.

 Murugan Devotees Special Facility

SL. No

Facility

Location

1

Golden chariot

near Shanmuga Vilasam beach

2

Parking

near Thirukoil bus stand

3

First aid medical center

near Valli cave near North gate

4

Thulabharam facility

near Shanmuga Vilasam mandapam

5

Hair donation facility

near Nazhikinaru

6

Free storage of shoes

opposite Kavadi mandapam

7

Drinking water

facility (RO)Annadhanam mandapam front near Rajagopuram

8

Temple van facility

Tiruchendur bus stand and railway station

9

Information center

behind Rajagopuram

10

Battery operated

Kavadi mandapam

11

Wheelchair

at the information center opposite Rajagopuram

12

Accommodation

facility near Old Kalaiyarangam

13

Accommodation facility

near Thirukoil bus stand

14

Toilet facility

near Thirukoil bus stand near North / South toll gate

15

Storage room

Rajagopuram North side Annadhanam Opposite the hall

16

Storage room

on the way to Nazhikinaru

17

Postal

offering temple office            

 Women’s Facility

Sl.

No.

Facility

Place

Time

1

Feeding Room – 1

Near Rajagopuram Entrance

6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

2

Feeding Room – 2

South Prakaram Area

7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

3

Women Help Des

temple entrance

24 hours

4.

Baby Care Station

Near Annadhanam Hall

6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Thirukuda Nanneerattu Festival at Thiruchendur Murugan Temple:

The Thiruchendur Murugan Temple is set to host the Thirukkuda Nanneerattu Peruvizha on July 7. It has been announced that the Kumbabhishekam will be held between 6.15 am and 6.50 am.  The Thiruchendur Subramania Swamy Temple is the second of the six houses of Lord Murugan. Devotees can participate in this festival and receive the blessings of Lord Murugan.

Main event-Velvichalai:

A 7-day Velvichalai will be held from July 1. In response to the demand to recite the Vedas in Tamil, arrangements have been made to conduct the Kudamuzhu in Tamil at the Thiruchendur Subramania Swamy Temple

Once in 12 years:

This Kudamuzhu festival is a special event that is held once in 12 years.

Special arrangements:

Special buses will be operated and other arrangements are made for the convenience of the devotees. 

Immersion ceremony begins 01.07.2025 :

Holy water poured on an elephant procession : 

The immersion ceremony begins at the Murugan temple in Tiruchendur; Holy water poured on an elephant procession.

Consecration Ceremony - Yagasalai puja begins 02.07.2025:

Tiruchendur Murugan Temple Kudamuzhukku Festival; Chanting of Vedic Mantras and Beginning of Yagasalai Puja. "Yagasalai Puja" is an important ritual performed during the temple Kumbabishekam. Yagasalai Puja is a ritual in which the deities are worshipped by offering homam in the sacrificial kundas, chanting mantras, and worshipping them. Through this, the holy water of the temple is sanctified and prepared for Kumbabishekam. Kumbabishekam is an important ritual in which holy water is poured into the sanctum sanctorum (tower) of the temple. Before Kumbabishekam, it is said that the ritual of offering homam in the Yagasalai, chanting mantras, and worshipping the deities begins. This is an important part of Kumbabishekam. Therefore, "Yagasalai Puja" refers to the beginning of the pujas performed in the Yagasalai before Kumbabishekam in temples like Tiruchendur.

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  • Best Darshan Slots Today: 11 AM – 1 PM and 4 PM – 5:30 PM     

Drone Use:

A trial run was conducted to sprinkle holy water on devotees using a drone for the immersion ceremony at the Thiruchendur Murugan Temple. The immersion ceremony of the Thiruchendur Murugan Temple will be held on 07.07.2025 between 6.15 am and 6.50 am this year. Using this new technology, holy water can be sprinkled quickly when a large number of devotees gather in the temple. Through this, holy water will be sprinkled without any difficulty to the devotees during the ceremony. This trial was conducted in this regard.

https://youtu.be/QuUOa_ItSvY?si=MugPlV-VzvkwBCpa

Special buses:

For this ceremony, arrangements have been made to run special buses on behalf of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Tirunelveli Division,

Special trains:

Furthermore, special trains are also to be run on behalf of the Southern Railway.

Aavanithiruvizha at Tiruchendur Murugan Temple begins with flag hoisting:



The Aavanithiruvizha festival began at 5.15 am today (Thursday) on August 14 with the hoisting of the flag. A large number of devotees participated in this and had darshan. The festival will continue for 12 days till the 25th. On the first day of the festival, the procession was opened at 1 am today, Vishwaroopa darshan at 1.30 pm and Udaya Marthanda Abishekam was held at 2 pm. In the evening, the Appar Swamigal will take a golden procession from the temple and perform ploughing work, and at night, the Sripeli Nayaka Astra Thevar will take a procession through the 9 junctions of the holy road with the palanquin.

https://youtu.be/T5T6tdCdM9k?si=Qq9CVhpOAy6Lipcf

Thaipusam Festival

The Thaipusam festival is on February 1st

Thaipusam is one of the most auspicious days for Lord Murugan. Just as the Pongal festival is significant in the month of Thai, Thaipusam is equally important. Every year, Murugan devotees celebrate Thaipusam on the auspicious day in the month of Thai when the Poosam star and the full moon coincide. This year, Thaipusam is celebrated on February 1st. Furthermore, according to mythological history, Thaipusam is the day when Goddess Parvati, at the Thiruchendur Murugan temple, the second of the six abodes of Murugan, gathered all her power and bestowed the victorious Vel (spear) upon her son Murugan to destroy the demon Taraka and protect the world. This event of receiving the divine spear, which destroyed evil and established righteousness, is a special celebration for Murugan devotees. On this auspicious day, Murugan devotees observe strict fasts and undertake pilgrimages to the six abodes and other Murugan temples. It is customary to offer vows such as carrying Kavadi, carrying milk pots, and piercing the body with skewers to fulfill their wishes. Also, offering food (Annadanam) on this day is considered highly meritorious.

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Artificial stream :

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It is customary for devotees visiting the Thiruchendur Murugan temple to bathe in the sea and the Naazhi well, or at least dip their feet in the sea, before entering the temple to worship the deity. To ensure that devotees enter the temple cleanly after washing off the sand from their feet, a new artificial stream has been constructed along the beach entrance pathway.

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