🕉️ Temple Overview
Thiruchendur Murugan Temple is the second of the six Arupadai Veedu and the only one located on the seashore. It is where Lord Murugan defeated the demon Soorapadman. The temple combines the elements of sea (water) and fire in its significance.
📅 Panchangam & Astrological Importance
Dominant Nakshatra
Krittika
Associated Planet
Mars (Sevvai)
Element
Water + Fire
Temple Type
Arupadai Veedu (Second)
⚡ Why Panchangam Matters:
Skanda Sashti Soorasamharam requires sunset tithi validation for the exact timing of the ritual. The 6-day festival follows strict Panchangam calculations for each day's events.
✅ Best Days to Visit
Sashti Tithi
Tuesday
Skanda Sashti
🎉 Major Festivals (with Panchangam Logic)
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Skanda Sashti Soorasamharam📅 October-NovemberRequires sunset tithi validation. Celebrates Murugan's victory over Soorapadman. Millions witness the dramatic reenactment.Tithi-based
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is special about Skanda Sashti at Thiruchendur?
Thiruchendur is where Murugan defeated Soorapadman. The Soorasamharam (demon slaying) reenactment requires precise sunset tithi timing. This is the most important Skanda Sashti celebration in Tamil Nadu.
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