Palani also has the scriptural name as Pothigai. Pazhani (Palani) is situated in Dindigul District, on the Palani hill bottom (Malai Adivaram) called Thiruaavinankudi, where the temple deity is known as 'Kuzhanthai Velayuthaswami'. The temple commemorates the event, 'Soorasamharam' in a grand manner every year.ģ. Hence, Thiruchendur is the only place where Lord Murugan with his army stayed, when he went to destroy Demon Soorapadman. Where the Head (Commander-in-chief) goes for battle and stays with his army is called 'Padai Veedu'. Out of the Six Padai Veedu of Lord Murugan, Thiruchendur alone is situated in the seashore and the rest are all situated in hills. The Lord is praised by Saints Nakkeerar and Arunagirinathar.Ģ. Of the 6 Padai Veedu temples, this is the only temple where abishekam is performed for Vel instead of Lord Murugan. This is the first of the Arupadaiveedu (armory house).
Located on the outskirts of Madurai on a hillock where Lord Murugan married Indran's daughter Deivanai. Subramanya Swamy Temple at Thiruparankunram
