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திருப்பரங்குன்றம் சுப்பிரமணிய சுவாமி கோயில்
Thiruparankundram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu · 9.8798°, 78.0711°
One of the Six Abodes of Murugan, carved into the Thiruparankundram hillock by the Pandyas in the 6th century, with the Shiva shrine of Parangirinathar making it a Paadal Petra Sthalam as well. Nayak-era pillared halls front the ancient cave sanctum.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
After slaying the asura Surapadman at Tiruchendur, Murugan is said to have married Indra's daughter Deivanai here.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Pandya
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