Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur
| Arulmigu Subramanya swami Temple | |
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View of the entrance | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thoothukudi |
| Deity | Murugan (Kartikeya) |
| Festivals | Vaikasi Visakam, Avani Festival, Surasamharam and Masi Festival |
| Governing body | Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department |
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| Location | |
| Location | Tiruchendur |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 8°29′45″N 78°7′45″E / 8.49583°N 78.12917°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Tamil architecture |
| Website | |
| tiruchendurmurugan.hrce.tn.gov.in | |
The Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Temple, Tiruchendur is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Murugan (Kartikeya). It is second among six abodes of Murugan (Āṟupatai vitukal) situated in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in the eastern end of the town Tiruchendur in the district of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. It is 40 km from Thoothukudi, 60 km south-east of Tirunelveli and 75 km north-east of Kanyakumari. The temple complex is on the shores of Bay of Bengal.
Surasamharam, a reenactment of the victory over Surapadman, and Kanda Shasti, a devotional song in praise of Murugan are performed at the temple.
The temple is the fourth Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu to get ISO certification.