Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram
Arulmigu Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Murugan at Thiruparankundram, Tamilnadu, India. It is regarded as one of the "First Houses of Murugan". The temple uses rock-cut architecture and is believed to have been built by the Pandyas during the 6th century. According to legend, Murugan slayed the demon Surapadman and married his consort Devasena at the temple. Murugan is also said to have worshipped his father Shiva at the site as Parangirinathar.
View of the Gopuram
Image of Saravana Poigai and the temple
Top View
Gajasurasamhara, form of Shiva
Kartikeya, also known as Skanda, Subrahmanya, Shanmukha and Murugan, is the Hindu god of war. He is the son of Shiva and Parvati and the brother of Ganesha.
Statue of Kartikeya at Batu Caves, Malaysia
Murugan seated on a peacock, 12th-century CE
Skanda from Kannauj, 8th century CE
The six-headed Kartikeya with his two consorts on a peacock, painting by Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906)