Subramanya Swamy Temple
The Subramaniya Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Murugan, located in Thiruparankundram, a suburb of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is recognized as one of the Six Abodes of Murugan, a set of foremost and sacred Hindu temples. The temple follows rock-cut architecture and is built into a hillock. The original temple was built by the Pandyas during the 6th century CE. It is currently under the purview of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Murugan
- स्थान / Location: Bangalore, Tamil Nadu
- निर्माण / Built: 6th century CE
- निर्माता / Built by: Pandyas
- वास्तुकला शैली / Architecture: rock-cut architecture
- निर्माण सामग्री / Material: rock
- मंदिर लेआउट / Layout: gopuram
- प्रबंधन / Managed by: Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu
वास्तुकला · Architecture
built into a hillock
महत्व · Significance
It is one of the Six Abodes of Murugan, a set of foremost and sacred Hindu temples dedicated to the deity.
Nearby temples
- Sri Devi Karimariamma Temple (0.9 km)
- Shakti Ganapathi Temple (1.1 km)
- Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple (1.6 km)
- Sri Balamuri Ganapathi Temple (1.8 km)
- Chowdeshwari Amma Temple (1.9 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Subramanya Swamy Temple?
Subramanya Swamy Temple is dedicated to Murugan.
Where is Subramanya Swamy Temple located?
Subramanya Swamy Temple is located in Bangalore, Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 12.9251, 77.6011.
Which temples are near Subramanya Swamy Temple?
Nearby temples include Sri Devi Karimariamma Temple (0.9 km); Shakti Ganapathi Temple (1.1 km); Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple (1.6 km).