They bowed before the Lord in the battlefield, asking forgiveness for the sins they had committed. Lord Murugan cut the tree into two halves with his weapon and successfully defeated the trio.Īnother version says that the demons, on getting severely injured, pleaded to the Lord. As per popular belief, Soorapadman and his brothers transformed into a mango tree. The other two Asuras were Soorapadman’s brothers - Tarakasura and Simhamukha. Lord Murugan had to eliminate more than Soorapadman. Lord Murugan was made commander-in-chief of the Devas or the Lords’ army. Lord Shiva, thus, created Lord Murugan with the flames of his third eye to end Soorapadman’s tyranny. The boon protected him from death and if someone could kill him, it was the son of Shiva. The Asura was also blessed with a boon bestowed by Lord Brahma. The temple was built by the Pandyas in the 6th century. The first among the Arupadai Veedu of Murugan is the Subramanya Swamy Temple at Thiruparankundram.
Soorapadman’s existence proved to be a threat to civilization as he had grown so destructive. 1.Subramanya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram. Sawan Pradosh Vrat Date 2021: Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Mantra and Significance It was at the Tiruchendur temple where Lord Murugan worshipped his father, Lord Shiva after winning the battle. Others are atop hills and they all together form the Arupadai Veedu.Īs per a legend close to the shrine, Lord Murugan defeated Soorapadman, the Asura at this very location. The only shrine among the six temples or abodes of Lord Murugan to be located on the seashore is Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy temple. It concurs with the Skanda Sashti in the Karthigai month. Today is the day when Lord Kartikeya – also known as Shanmugham, Subramanian and Aarumugham – won the battle against Soorapadman demon. Thiruthani Subramanya Swamy Temple, Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple. A massive gathering witnesses the event to see the triumph of the good over the evil. Lord Muruga or Murugan is a popular Hindu God and the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess.
Usually, every other year, devotees in large numbers visit the temple town. The event showcases recreation of the battle between God and a demon, who was known as Soorapadman. Located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, the temple is known for the Soorasamharam event. The Tiruchendur temple in the state of Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Murugan.