God
The main deity of this temple is Subramanyam Swamy.
Goddess
Goddess Valli and Deivanai are consorts of Subramanyam Swamy.
Interesting Facts
- Of the six army camp temples (Aaru Padai Veedu) of Lord Muruga, this is the first temple.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (30 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Thiruparankundram Bus Station |
2 KM | 1800-419-4287 |
 Tirupparankundram Railway Station |
1.4 KM | 139 |
 Madurai International Airport |
9.5 KM | 0452-2690717 |
Architecture
The temple was built in Dravidian style of architecture, which has a 7-tier structure Raja gopuram. All the statues are carved on the wall of the Parankundram rock. An Aasthaana mandapam with several artistically carved pillars lead to the towering 150 Feet (46 Meters) high Raja gopuram at the entrance. The Kambathadi mandapam, Ardha mandapam, and Maha mandapam are situated at different levels. There are five theerthams or divine water sources, in and around the temple, Saravana Poigai, Lakshmi theertham, Saniyasi Koneru (well), Kasi Sunai and Sathiya Koopam.
Religious Significance
According to legend, the lord married Deivyani, the daughter of Lord Indra at this place.The Tirupuramkundram Temple, Madurai dates back to the sixth century.The antiquity of Tirupuramkundram Temple can very well be gauged from the fact that it finds mention even in the Sangam Literature. The Devas appealed to Lord Shiva to protect them from the terror strikes of demon Surapanma. Lord created Muruga from six sparks from his forehead eye. Lord Muruga fought Surapanma, destroyed and made of him a peacock for his vehicle and a cock for his flag. This happened in Tiruchendur. Indira offered his daughter Deivaniai to Muruga for marriage. The marriage took place in Tiruparankundram attended by a huge number of Rishis, Devas and gods. Lord Muruga graces here in the wedding form.
History
The temple was built in 6th century A.D. by King Harichandra and renovation work done in 1736 A.D. by Nayaks of Madurai and Pandya rulers.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 04:30 AM - 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Darshanam Details
| Darshanam | Price | Estimated Time | Entrance From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Dharshanam | 100.00 |
Pooja
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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