Shanmughanathar Temple Kundrakudi, Sivaganga

SRI SHANMUGHANATHAR TEMPLE

Kundrakudi, Sivaganga, Tamilnadu, India

God

The main deity of this temple is Shanmughanathar, who is an incarnation of Lord Subramanyam faces East direction with his six faces and twelve arms sitting in a beautifully carved peacock.

Goddess

Goddess Valli and Deivayanai are consorts of Shanmughanathar.

Interesting Facts

The hill is 40 meters (a measurement basis) tall from the ground.
The hill is in the shape of a peacock.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (30 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kundrakudi Bus Stand	500 MTRS	1800-419-4287
Kottaiyur Railway Station	15.6 KM	139
Madurai International Airport	85.6 KM	0452-2690717

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kottaiyur Railway Station	15.6 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Madurai International Airport	85.6 KM	0452-2690717

Architecture

Origin of the Name - The place was originally called Kundrakudi as it was located in a hill (Kundram means hill in Tamil), which with the period of time became Kunnakudi. It is also called by other names like Mayuragiri, Mayilmalai, Arasavaram and Krishanagaram as the hill resembles the shape of a peacock.

The temple was built in Dravidian style of architecture. It has a 5-tier Raja gopuram with 16.15 meters tall. There is a koneru named as Saravana Poigai, Thenaru and Mayil theertham.

Religious Significance

As per another legend, Sooran, the Demon King infuriated Peacock, the sacred vehicle of Murugan. He told the bird that Garuda, the sacred vehicle of Vishnu and Swan, the sacred vehicle of Saraswati could travel faster than it. The Peacock swallowed Garuda and the swan in anger. Vishnu prayed to Muruga to retrieve his vehicle back from the Peacock, who readily acceded to the request. The Peacock, realizing its mistake, prayed Muruga by doing penance at this place.

History

The temple was built in 8th century A.D. by Pandya Kings. The Marudhu brothers did many renovations at this temple. Sage Agasthya, Lord Kannapiran, Creator Brahmma, Indira, Sages Vasishta and Vishwamitra, Narada, Garuda, Sun God, and Manmatha (Cupid) had worshipped in this historical temple.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:00 AM - 12:00 PM	04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757