Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple is a Hindu religious shrine that is dedicated to Lord Murugan. This is also known as “Subramanya Swamy Temple” located 8 km from Madurai. There are six holy abodes of Lord Murugan and this is one of them. The most popular abode is Arupadaiveedu. This is the place of marriage when Deivayanai married Lord Murugan. Deivayanai is a daughter of Lord Indra and lord Murugan married her after killing Demon Surapadman.
Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple Timings
Inside the temple, “Lord Murugan” and their wife are in the divine form of a wedding. After defeating the demon Surpadman, Lord Murugan comes to this place. There are many rituals performed in this temple like Abhishekam, Puja/ Aarti, and festivals. There are many festivals celebrated in this temple such as Skanda Sashti, Marghazhi Pooja, and festival. These are the important festivals when you can see a huge crowd congregation. In the Abhishekam process of Lord Murugan, Punugu is applied to the lord.
Thiruparankundram Murugan Darshan Timings & Offerings
| Days | Darshan Details | Temple Timings |
| Mon to Sun | Morning Hours Darshan | 05:00 to 13:00 |
| Mon to Fri & Sun | Evening Hours Darshan | 16:00 to 21:00 |
Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple Pooja Timings
| Days | Pooja/ Aarti Name | Timing (Schedule) |
| Mon to Sun | Thiruvananthal Pooja | 05:30 |
| Mon to Sun | Vizha Pooja | 07:30 |
| Mon to Sun | Kala Shanthi Pooja | 08:00 |
| Mon to Sun | Thirukaka Santhi Pooja‎ | 10:00 |
| Mon to Sun | Uchi Kaala Pooja (Afternoon pooja)‎ | 12:00 |
| Mon to Sun | Sayaratchai Pooja | 17:30 |
| Mon to Sun | Artha Jamam Pooja | 20:45 |
| Mon to Sun | Palliyarai Pooja | 21:00 |
Thiruparankundram Temple Time-Table and Routine
| Timings | Temple Routine |
| 5:00 am | Temple Opening Hours |
| 5:30 am – 6:00 am | Thiruvananthal |
| 6:00 am – 7:30 am | Darshan |
| 7:30 am – 7:50 am | Vizha Pooja |
| 8:00 am – 8:20 am | Kalasanthi |
| 8:30 am – 10:00 am | Darshan |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Thirukaka Santhi |
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Darshan |
| 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Uchikalam |
| 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm | Darshan |
| 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Temple remains closed |
| 4:00 pm | Temple reopens |
| 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Darshan |
| 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Sayaratchai |
| 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm | Darshan |
| 8:45 pm – 9:00 pm | Artha Jamam |
| 9:00 pm | Palliyarai |
| 9:00 pm | Temple closing hours |
Puja Offerings And Price at Thiruparankundram Temple
| Temple Details | Price (INR) |
| Ghee donation | ₹400 |
| Shanmugar special abhishekam | ₹500 |
| Utsavar special abhishekam | ₹500 |
| Maapilai Azhaipu | ₹501 |
| One time food offering for elephant | ₹600 |
| Shanmugar Archanai | ₹1000 |
| Utsavar Thirukalyanam | ₹1000 |
| Registration for Marriage | ₹2000 |
| Annadhanam (Food offering for 125 persons) | ₹2000 |
| Thangaratham (Golden chariot) | ₹2000 |
| Thangavel abhishekam (Golden lance anointing) | ₹2000 |
| One day Annadhanam for 125 persons | ₹2000 |
| Permanent endowment for one day’s Annadhanam Scheme (The Annadhanam will be done on the day of your choice every year ) | ₹20000 |
Contact Details
- Arulmigu Subramaniaswamy Thirukovil
- Temple Address: Thiruparakundram, Madurai – 625 005, Tamil Nadu.
- Phone No: 0452-2484359, 2482248.