2025/03/01

Tiruchendur Murugan Temple daily updates

 ​ June 28, 2025 | 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.

Masi Festival is one of the important festivals held annually at Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, the second of the six abodes of Lord Muruga. This year's Masi Festival begins tomorrow, March 3. On this occasion, Kodi Pattam Veedi Ula was held this evening. The Kodi Pattam, which was worshipped in the 12th festival hall of the 14th village of Sengunthar Mudaliar Uravinmuriya, was carried by Manikandan Dikkshithar, the 4th Seppu Sthalathar, riding on an elephant and carrying it in his hand, and reached the temple.

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

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Thirukoil Kudamuzhuku:

The "Thirukoil Kudamuzhuku" ceremony is scheduled for July 7.

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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):

  • Rooms with leading amenities have been set up near the temple.
  • Clean kitchen, hot water facility, security are provided to suit families.
  • Online Booking Link: www.tiruchendurrooms.tnhrce.in

 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.

Plan Your Visit – Tips & Timing

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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.

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