Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram
திருப்பரங்குன்றம் சுப்பிரமணிய சுவாமி கோயில்
The first Arupadai Veedu, a rock-cut cave temple near Madurai where Murugan is said to have married Deivanai.
Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur
திருச்செந்தூர் சுப்பிரமணிய சுவாமி கோயில்
The seashore Arupadai Veedu where Murugan is said to have defeated Surapadman, famous for its twelve-day Kanda Sashti.
Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani
பழனி தண்டாயுதபாணி சுவாமி கோயில்
The hill temple of Murugan as a young ascetic, with a Navapashanam idol, a winch and rope car, and the GI-tagged Panchamirtham.
Swamimalai Swaminatha Swamy Temple
சுவாமிமலை சுவாமிநாதசுவாமி கோயில்
The hill temple where Murugan is said to have taught the meaning of Om to his father Shiva, reached by 60 steps.
Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruttani
திருத்தணி சுப்பிரமணிய சுவாமி கோயில்
The hill temple with 365 steps where Murugan is said to have cooled his anger and married Valli.
Solaimalai Murugan Temple, Pazhamudircholai
பழமுதிர்சோலை சோலைமலை முருகன் கோயில்
The forest-hill abode of Murugan above Alagar Koil, where Avvaiyar met the shepherd boy under the naval tree.
The six at a glance
| Temple | District | What it commemorates |
|---|---|---|
| Thiruparankundram | Madurai | Murugan's marriage to Deivanai |
| Tiruchendur | Thoothukudi | Murugan's victory over the demon Surapadman |
| Palani | Dindigul | Murugan's arrival after the family dispute over the fruit of knowledge |
| Swamimalai | Thanjavur | Murugan explaining the Pranava mantra (Om) to his father Shiva |
| Tiruttani | Thiruvallur | Murugan regaining peace after the war, and his marriage to Valli |
| Pazhamudircholai | Madurai | Murugan shown with both consorts, Deivanai and Valli |
The list and the meaning of each abode follow the Wikipedia article on the Arupadaiveedu and the TN Temples Project. Sources differ on the order in which the six are numbered, so each temple's page states the position its sources give.
Sources
- Arupadaiveedu (Six Abodes of Murugan) — WikipediaEncyclopedia (secondary) · accessed 2026-10-31
- Arupadai Veedu temples — TN Temples ProjectTemple database (secondary) · accessed 2026-10-31