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Tiruchendur beach. Tiruchendur is located on the shoreline overlooking the Gulf of Mannar in the south-eastern part of Tamil Nadu. The suburban villages surrounding the town contain arid, red soil forests that are densely planted with palm trees, cashew plantations, and other crops part of the region.
The Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Temple, Tiruchendur is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Murugan (Kartikeya). [1] It is second among six abodes of Murugan (Āṟupatai vitukal) situated in Tamil Nadu, India. [2] It is located in the eastern end of the town Tiruchendur in the district of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
Manapad is a coastal village in south India, 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Tuticorin and 18 km (11 mi) south of Tiruchendur. [1]St. Francis Xavier came to Manapad in 1542, conducting missionary activity on the Pearl Fishery Coast.
The Tiruchendur Temple was captured on 1 March 1649, and was used a base to launch attacks on the Portuguese interests of Tuticorin. The events are described by Dutch soldier Johann von der Behr of Leipzig (1620–1680) and Johan de Vogel (d.1674) who a junior merchant and secretary (p. 336). [1]
As of October 2022, India has following 12 Blue Flag beaches.The Blue Flag beach is a eco-label awarded to the beaches on the criteria of cleanliness, safety and security of users, amenities and eco-friendliness, etc. [1] Counter-clockwise list:
According to legend, the temple sages did not have much money while Thiruchendur Murugan Temple was being constructed. So the sages gave the construction workers sacred ash packed in paneer leaves instead.
According to the 2011 census, the taluk of Tiruchendur had a population of 308,892 with 151,137 males and 157,755 females. There were 1044 women for every 1000 men. The taluk had a literacy rate of 81.83. Child population in the age group below 6 was 15,709 Males and 15,095 Females. [1]
The temple is situated at a distance of 14 km. from Tiruchendur. [2] Presiding deity. The presiding deities are found in sitting posture.