The six sacred abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Murugan in Tamil Nadu: Thiruparankundram, Tiruchendur, Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruthani, and Pazhamudircholai. Each represents a different aspect of Murugan's life and spiritual path.
Different iconography at each temple. Thiruparankundram: marriage form; Tiruchendur: warrior; Palani: ascetic; Swamimalai: guru; Thiruthani: peace; Pazhamudircholai: hunter.