Arupadai Veedu
The six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan, marking his different divine acts and battles. A pilgrimage of valor and wisdom.
Arupadai Veedu refers to the six "Battle Camps" or sacred abodes of Lord Murugan (Subramanya). Each temple is situated in Tamil Nadu and commemorates a specific event in the life of the deity, from his birth to his victory over the demon Surapadman and his marriage.
Thiruparankundram
Where Murugan married Deivanai.
- Rock-cut temple
- First Arupadai Veedu
- Marriage Sthalam
Tiruchendur
Site of the battle against Surapadman.
- Seashore temple
- Soorasamharam site
- Only abode on coast
Palani
Murugan as a renouncer (Andi).
- Hill temple
- Navapashanam idol
- Boghars samadhi
Swamimalai
Where Murugan taught the Pranava Mantra to Shiva.
- Father's Guru
- Artificial Hill
- 60 Steps (Tamil Years)
Tiruttani
Where Murugan rested after his anger subsided.
- Hill temple
- Marriage with Valli
- Saravana Poikai
Pazhamudircholai
Murugan with both consorts Valli and Deivanai.
- Amidst forests
- Avvaiyar legend
- Near Alagar Kovil
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