Thiruparankundram

Located on the outskirts of Madurai, Muruga is worshipped as Subramaniyan at the shrine here. The temple is a cave temple which is located upon a hillock which is was built in the 8th century by a king named Maravarman Sundara Pandiyan. The place is believed to be the spot where Murugan was married to Deivayanai, who happens to be the daughter of Lord Indra, as a gratitude to Murugan over the victory of the demon king Surapadman.

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Category:Madurai district
Category:Hindu temples