Kurukkuthurai Murugan Temple – Thirunelveli

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Kurukkuthurai Murugan Temple – Thirunelveli

Kurukkuthurai, Thirunelveli district,

Tamil Nadu- 627001

Moolavar

Murugan

Introduction

• Location: Situated about 9 km from Thirunelveli Town, Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Tamirabarani River.
• Tamirabarani River: Known as Jeeva Nadhi (Life-giving River) as it remains perennial and never dries up. The river sustains water throughout the year, and many devotees take a bath in its sacred waters before visiting the temple.
• Distances:
  • 9 km from Thirunelveli.
  • 160 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
  • 170 km from Madurai.

Puranic Significance:

• The temple is so close to the river that during the monsoon, it gets submerged annually.
• Main Deity: Lord Muruga (Subramanya), the son of Lord Shiva.
• Other Deities:
  • Lord Shiva
  • Mother Parvati
  • Lord Ganesha
  • Utsava Subramanya and other typical Gods and Goddesses of Saivism.
• National Leaders’ Statues: The temple tower also features statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, and V.O. Chidambaram Pillai.
• The temple is located on Thiruvuruvamalai, a rock formation in the river. It is believed to be over 1000-2000 years old. The same rock was used in 1653 for the construction of the Tiruchendur Murugan Temple.

Beliefs:

Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings for:

• Protection
• Wisdom
• Energy
• Forgiveness for past deeds
• To neutralize the malefic effects of Mars (Manglik Dosh)
• Good health

Festivals:

• Vaikasi Visakam: Dedicated to Lord Murugan, this is one of the key festivals celebrated in the temple.
• Thai Poosam: Another significant festival observed with great devotion.

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com

Century/Period

1000 – 2000 years old.

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Kurukkuthurai

Nearest Railway Station

Thirunelveli

Nearest Airport

Thiruvananthapuram and Madurai

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