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Suchindram Deity

सुचिन्द्रम्
Also known as: Sucindram, Thanumalayan, Trimurti Temple

About

The presiding deity of the Suchindram Temple in Tamil Nadu, known as Thanumalayan (Than = Shiva, Umal = Parvati, Ayan = Brahma). The deity represents the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) in one form. The temple is known for its musical pillars and the Anjaneya statue.

Attributes

TrimurtiMusical pillarsSuchindramAnjaneya

Symbols

ShankhaChakraTrishulaLotus
Consort
Lakshmi, Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi/Garuda

Associated Mantras

Om Thanumālayan Namaḥ
Trimurti Stotram

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriNavaratriAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

PuranasTemple legends

Regions Worshipped

SuchindramTamil Nadu

Iconography

Deity representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva in one form. The temple has musical pillars and a 22-foot Anjaneya statue.