Arupadai Veedu - Six Abodes of Murugan
6 Murugan Temples Names, Locations and Route
Arupadai Veedu is the six-temple Murugan pilgrimage celebrated in Tamil devotional tradition.
"A sacred route becomes easier when names, places and purpose are clear."
📖 What are Arupadai Veedu - Six Abodes of Murugan?
Arupadai Veedu is the six-temple Murugan pilgrimage celebrated in Tamil devotional tradition.
🕉️ Divine Significance
- • This cluster has one clear pilgrimage intent and should be treated separately from the general temple listing page.
- • The complete names and locations help devotees compare temples before planning darshan.
- • Temple profile cards below link only to detailed pages currently available on Temples.bio.
✨ Spiritual Benefits
"A sacred route becomes easier when names, places and purpose are clear."
Arupadai Veedu - Six Abodes of Murugan Names and Locations
Total Shrines
6 sacred abodes
Primary Deity
Lord Murugan/Subramanya
State
Tamil Nadu
Best Season
October to March; Thaipusam and Skanda Sashti are crowded
Arupadai Veedu - Six Abodes of Murugan List
This is the canonical names list for the sacred cluster. Temple profile cards are shown separately when detailed Temples.bio pages are available.
- Thiruparankundram
- Thiruchendur
- Palani
- Swamimalai
- Thiruttani
- Pazhamudircholai
📊 Compare Arupadai Veedu - Six Abodes of Murugan
Location, state, darshan timings and the nearest railhead for temple profiles currently available on Temples.bio.
| # | Temple | Location | State | Darshan timings | Nearest railway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palani Murugan Temple | Palani, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Extended during Thai Pusam. Average wait 1–3 hours. Rope ca… | Palani Railway Station (7 km) |
| 2 | Thiruchendur Murugan Temple | Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Sea bathing before darshan recommended. Extended during Ska… | Tiruchendur Railway Station (2 km) |
| 3 | Swamimalai Murugan Temple | Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "60 steps represent the 60-year Tamil calendar cycle.", "eve… | Kumbakonam Railway Station (8 km) |
| 4 | Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple | Thirupparankundram, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Special marriage blessing ceremonies available.", "evening"… | Madurai Railway Station (12 km) |
| 5 | Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple | Pazhamudircholai, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Forest setting — peaceful darshan.", "evening": "4:00 PM – … | Madurai Railway Station (20 km) |
| 6 | Thiruthani Murugan Temple | Thiruthani, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Step climbing recommended in cool morning hours.", "evening… | Arakkonam Railway Station (25 km) |
Last updated February 2026
Temple Profiles Available on Temples.bio
These are the detailed temple pages currently linked to this cluster.
Palani Murugan Temple
One of the most visited Murugan temples, Palani is where Lord Murugan as Dandayudhapani resides atop a hill, famous for its panchamrita abhishekam and the sacred Palani Panchamirtham prasadam.
Thiruchendur Murugan Temple
The only Murugan temple located on a seashore, Thiruchendur is where Lord Murugan defeated the demon Surapadman and is famous for its unique coastal location and powerful spiritual energy.
Swamimalai Murugan Temple
The sacred temple where young Murugan taught the meaning of OM to his father Shiva, Swamimalai is revered as the guru temple of Murugan and is famous for its bronze sculpture tradition.
Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple
The first among the six abodes of Murugan, Thirupparankundram is where Lord Murugan married Devasena and is carved entirely out of rock, representing the beginning of his divine reign.
🗺️ Arupadai Veedu - Six Abodes of Murugan Map
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