Thiruchendur is all important place in Thoothukudi District. Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple is a landmark Temple for the entire state. It is one of the most important Temple among the Arupadai Veedu. The Presiding Deity of this Temple is Sri Subramanya Swami who is none other than Sri Murugan Himself. This Temple is the second Arupadai Veedu of Sri Murugan. Thiruchendur Murugan Temple is built on the Shores of Bay of Bengal. This Temple is considered as Vaipusthalam since Saint Appar praised this Temple. Initally this place was called as Jayanthipuram or Jayanthinagaram since Jayanthi means Victory and Puram or Nagaram means Town. It is believed that Sri Murugan won the battle against Soorapadman here and hence the name Jayanthinagaram. Soora Samhaaram is a re enactment of the Victory over Demon Soorapadman and Kanda Shasti a Devotional song sung in praise of Sri Murugan are two important features of this Temple. There is a huge nine tiered Rajagopuram which is of height 157 feet and to indicate this there are nine copper Kalasams kept atop the Gopuram. The Sanctum Sanctorum of the Temple is Cavelike and the Presiding Deity or Moolavar Sri Subramaniya Swamy is seen as Childlike. The Presiding Deity of Sri Subramaniya Swamy's Omnipotent Power was seen from the fact that even the Tsunami which broke loose could not cause any damage to this Temple.

There is a Holy Well called as Naazhi Kinaru inside this Temple and Devotees visiting this Temple can take a Holy bath after having an initial Sacred Bath in the Bay of Bengal. This Temple was forcefully occupied by the Dutch for two years from 1646 to 1648. They failed to vacate the Temple even after several rounds of negotiation. Later Thirumalai Nayakar requested them to leave the Temple bag and baggage. It is still said that while vacating the Temple premises the Dutch East India company took away a  lot of valuable and treasures from this Temple. Every year lakhs of Devotees visit this Temple during Vaikasi Visagam, Avani Festival, Skanda Shasti Festival and Masi Festival.

Contact Details: 04639 242221, 04639 242270, 04639 242271

Temple Timing: 5 AM to 12 Noon and 5 PM to 9 PM

Distance from Thiruttani to Thiruchendur is 637 Kms

Distance from Palani to Thiruchendur is 296 Kms

Distance from Thiruparankundram to Thiruchendur is 184 Kms

Distance from Pazhamudhircholai to Thiruchendur is 206 Kms

Distance from Swamimalai to Thiruchendur is 404 Kms

Distance from Peruvayal to Thiruchendur is 181 Kms

Distance from Ratnagiri, Kilminnal to Thiruchendur is 602 Kms

Distance from Viralimalai to Thiruchendur is 280 Kms

Distance from Kundrakudi to Thiruchendur is 253 Kms

Distance from Theerthagiri to Thiruchendur is 605 Kms

Distance from Kailasagiri, Oomarabad to Thiruchendur is 599 Kms

Distance from Thamtakodi or Thamatakodi to Thiruchendur is 570 Kms

Distance from Mailam to Thiruchendur is 500 Kms

Distance from Panboli or Panpoli to Thiruchendur is 124 Kms

Distance from Perumbedu to Thiruchendur is 677 Kms

Distance from Perumber Kandigai to Thiruchendur is 536 Kms

Distance from Vilvarani to Thiruchendur is 532 Kms

Distance from Vallimalai to Thiruchendur is 614 Kms

Distance from Kanchipuram to Thiruchendur is 586 Kms

Distance from Siruvapuri to Thiruchendur is 665 Kms

Distance from Andarkuppam to Thiruchendur is 648 Kms

Distance from Nadupalani to Thiruchendur is 545 Kms

Distance from Madurai to Thiruchendur is 184 Kms

Distance from Tiruchirappalli or Trichy to Thiruchendur is 313 Kms

Distance from Vallakkottai to Thiruchendur is 604 Kms

Distance from Mohanur to Thiruchendur is 336 Kms

Distance from Vennaimalai to Thiruchendur is 324 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Thiruchendur is 649 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Thiruchendur R.S

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