TN085 – Kundrathur Murugan Temple
1. Temple Name, Area/Town/City:
Kundrathur Murugan Temple is located in Chennai in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu.
2. Deity: The temple deity is Lord Subramanya Swamy along with Valli and Deivanai
3. Darshan Timings:
The temple is open on all days from 6 a.m. to 12 noon and 4.30 pm to 9 p.m
4. Address:
Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple,
Kundrathur,
Chennai - 600 069.
5. Special Days: Vaikasi Vishakam
Kandhasashti
Aadi Krithigai
Padi Utsav
Karthik Deepam festival
This festival is celebrated when the Vishaka star falls on the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May-June). Vaikasi Vishaka, the Avatar day of Lord Muruga is celebrated in a grand manner at the temple.
Kandhasashti festival is celebrated for 8 days. The sixth day of Kandasashti is the slaying of Soorapadman, the seventh day of the festival is celebrated as the divine wedding of Muruga and Valli and the eighth day is celebrated as the divine nuptial of Muruga and Deivanai.
Aadi Kirthigai is an auspicious day for Lord Muruga. It is celebrated
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