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Murugan sent his messenger Viravakutevar to the demon, who remained unmoved. A severe battle was fought in Thiruchendur where Murugan killed all the sons of the Surapadman except Iraniyan. Surapadman hid under the sea. Murugan split him into two pieces, which went on to become the god's divine vehicles, peacock and rooster.
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Surapadman hid under the sea. Murugan split him into two pieces, which went on to become the god's divine vehicles, peacock and rooster. [2] The day when Murugan slayed Surapadman is celebrated as Skanda Sashti festival in all the Murugan temples. [3] In gratitude, Indra married his daughter Devasena (Deivayanai) to Murugan at Thiruparamkundram ...
The Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple, on the hill of Tiruttani, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to Murugan. The hill has 365 steps indicating 365 days of the year. The hill has 365 steps indicating 365 days of the year.
Vallakottai Subramaniyaswami temple (or Vallakottai Murugan temple) in Vallakottai, a panchayat town in Kanchipuram district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is located in the Sriperumbudur - Singaperumalkoil road.
All Murugan festivals are celebrated in the temple with special pujas and rituals. Pilgrims may carry a kavadi , a physical burden, as a form of debt bondage . The temple is synonymous with Panchamritam , a sweet mixture made of five ingredients, offered as a prasadam , which is a listed Geographical Indication .
In the north west shrine facing the sanctum, the images of Kasi Viswanathar and Visalakshi, the parents of Balasubramaniyaswamy are housed. There is a shrine of Vinayaga facing east in the foothills. The temple tank, Thenu theertham is located outside the temple [ 2 ] In modern times, the Karur district administration has identified the temple ...
The temple has a five tiered rajagopuram, the gateway tower raising to a height of 16.5 m (54 ft), which pierces the granite wall surrounding the temple. The sanctum faces East and the image of the presiding deity Murugan is sported with the images of his consort Valli and Deivasana, each of whom are seen sitting on a peacock.