Tiruchendur Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan and is second among the six abodes of Arupadaiveedugal in Tamil Nadu. The ancient name of this temple is Jayanthipuram. This Tiruchendur Murugan Temple is 34.6 km from Thoothukudi, 52.7 km from Tirunelveli and 90.5 km from Kanniyakumari. The puranic name or historical name for this temple is Jayanthipuram. The main deity is Lord Subramanyam who graces the devotees with his six faces with his consorts Valli and Deivanai.
The daily worship protocol here is known as Kumara Tantram.
Every day poojas are performed 8 times for Tiruchendur Sri Subramaniya Swamy.
On Vishakam Nakshatiram, Chittirai Vishu and Aippasi Vishu, special pujas are performed here.
Every day, processions are carried out in the inner sanctum and on the last Friday of every month, the uthsava murti is taken on a procession in the outer Prakaram, along with his consorts. Special processions are conducted on days like Karttikai, Vishakam asterisms and Sashti.
Every day processions are held in the inner sanctum and on the last Friday of every month the Uthsava Murti is carried in procession to the outer Prakaram, along with his wives. Special processions are held on Karttikai, Vishakam and Sashti Asterisms.
Tiruchendur Sri Subrahmanya Swamy Temple Timings:
Morning: 5:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Evening: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Viswaroopa Darshan: 5:30 AM to 6:15 AM
Tiruchendur Seva Details:
5:00 AM Temple opens
5:10 AM Suprabhatam
5:35 AM Viswarupam
6:15 AM Udayamartandam Abhishekam
7:00 AM Udayamarithanelam Diparadhanai
7:30 to 8:30 AM Kala Sandhi Puja
10:30 AM Vehi Kala Abhishekam
12:00 Noon Utchikalam Diparadhanai
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM Sayaratchai Diparadhanai
7:15 PM Ardha-jaman or Rakkalam Abhishekam
7:45 PM Rakkalam Diparadhanai
8:00 PM Ekantam Potri Archanai
8:30 PM Ekantam Diparadhanai
8:45 PM Ragaceyam
8:45 PM to 9:00 PM Palli Arai Diparadhanai
9:01 PM Temple closes
Daily Pujas are:
- Suprabhatam
- Viswarupam
- Udayamartandam
- Mudal-kalasandhi, Ciru-Kalasandhi and Periya-kalasandhi
- Utchikalam
- Sayaratchai
- Ardha-jaman or Rakkalam
- Ekandam
- Palli-arai Diparadhanai or the Lord’s rest
On Visakam day Special Abishegam for Lord Shanmuga is performed and the procession of deities during the night is conducted.
2) Special Pooja is performed on Sukla Sashti day in every Tamil month and the procession of deities during the night takes place.
3) 108 Thiruvilakku pooja is performed on the Karthigai day every month. Special Abishegam is performed to Jayanthi Nathar and the Utsava idol is taken in the golden chariot at night.
4) On the first day of every Tamil month, Ganapathy Homam and Special Pooja are performed. The Utsava idol is taken in procession during the night.
5) On the last Friday of every Tamil month Special Pooja and procession of Utsava idol is conducted.
6) On the first day of Chithirai month Annabhishegam and Special Pooja are performed and a procession of Utsava idol is conducted during the night.
7) During the Purattasi month Navarathiri festival is conducted for 9 days.
8) On the first day of the Iyppasi month Annabhishegam and Special Poojas are performed and the procession of the Utsava idol is conducted.
9) On the Panguni Uthiram day the Thirukalayanam of Arulmigu Valli is celebrated.
Yearly Special Pooja Details:
On the first day of “Chittirai” month sanctum sanctorum door will be open at 5.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 6.15 AM
Last Friday of every month sanctum sanctorum door will open at 4.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 6.00 AM
“Vaigasi Visakam” sanctum sanctorum door will open at 1.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 2.00 AM
The next day of “Vaigasi Visakam” sanctum sanctorum door will open at 4.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 5.00 AM
“Aavani Festival” first day sanctum sanctorum door will open at 1.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 2.00 AM
“Aavani Festival” second day sanctum sanctorum door will open at 3.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 4.00 AM
“Aavani” festival seventh day sanctum sanctorum door will open at 1.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 2.00 AM
“Iyppasi Vishu” sanctum sanctorum door will open at 5.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 6.00 AM
“Deepavali Festival” sanctum sanctorum door will open at 3.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 4.00 AM
“Kantha Sasti” first day sanctum sanctorum door will open at 2.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 4.00 AM
“Kantha Sasti” second day sanctum sanctorum door will open at 3.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 4.00 AM
“Kantha Sasti” third day sanctum sanctorum door will open at 3.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 4.00 AM
“Kantha Sasti” fourth day sanctum sanctorum door will open at 3.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 4.00 AM
“Kantha Sasti” fifth day sanctum sanctorum door will open at 3.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 4.00 AM
“Kantha Sasti” sixth day sanctum sanctorum door will open at 1.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 2.00 AM
“Kantha Sasti Thirukalayanam” sanctum sanctorum door will open at 3.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 4.00 AM
The first day of the month of “Karthigai” the sanctum sanctorum door will open at 3.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 4.15 AM
“Margazhi” month sanctum sanctorum door will open at 3.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 4.00 AM
During “Thiruvadirai” in the month of “Margazhi” the sanctum sanctorum door will open at 2.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 3.00 AM
English New Year sanctum sanctorum door will open at 1.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 4.00 AM
Pongal festival sanctum sanctorum door will open at 1.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 4.00 AM
Kaanum Pongal sanctum sanctorum door will open at 4.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 5.15 AM
“Tai Poosam” Sanctorum door will open at 2.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 3.15 AM
Preceding day of “Tai Poosam” festival sanctum sanctorum door will open at 4.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 5.00 AM
“Maasi” festival first day sanctum sanctorum door will open at 1.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 2.00 AM
“Māsi” festival second day sanctum sanctorum door will open at 3.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 4.00 AM
“Māsi” festival seventh day sanctum sanctorum door will open at 1.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 2.00 AM
“Panguni Uttiram” sanctum sanctorum door will open at 4.00 AM
Udaya Marthanda Abishegam 5.00 AM
Note:
Pooja Timings are subject to change on the days of Solar and Lunar Eclipse.
Tiruchendur Temple Address:
Sri Subrahmanya Swamy Temple,
Tiruchendur,
Thoothukudi District,
Tamil Nadu – 628215.
Phone: 04639 242 221