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Tiruchendur Murugan (Temple Form)

तिरुचेन्दूर् मुरुगन्
Also known as: Tiruchendur Murugan, Senthil Andavar, Warrior Murugan

About

The presiding deity of the Thiruchendur Temple in Tamil Nadu, one of the six abodes of Murugan. Here Murugan is depicted as the warrior who defeated the demon Surapadman. Represents victory, valor, and the triumph of good over evil.

Attributes

ArupadaiveeduWarrior MuruganThiruchendurSurapadman

Symbols

Vel (spear)PeacockOceanSoora Samharam
Consort
Valli and Devasena
Vahana (Mount)
Peacock

Associated Mantras

Om Senthil Andavar Namaḥ
Tiruchendur Kavasam
Kanda Shasti Kavasam

Festivals

Skanda ShashthiSoora SamharamThaipusam

Scriptures

Kanda Purāṇam

Regions Worshipped

ThiruchendurTamil NaduSouth India

Iconography

Warrior form with Vel raised. Seated on peacock. Fierce, victorious expression.