Temples & Spiritual
Swamimalai Murugan Temple
Murugan Temple in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India
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About
Swaminatha Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to god Murugan. It is located on the banks of a tributary of river Kaveri in Swamimalai near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is one of the Six Abodes of Murugan (Arupadaiveedugal). The temple is located atop a 60 ft (18 m)-high hillock with the shrines dedicated to Shiva (Sundareswarar) and Meenakshi (Parvati) is located at the foothill. The temple has three gopurams, and consists of three precincts. Sixty steps, each one named after the sixty Tamil years, lead atop the temple.
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Things to do here
- Dress modestly and leave footwear at the entrance
- Ask before photographing inside
- Find out the puja and festival timings
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Location
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