Tiruchendur Murugan shrine is known for its miraculous powers.
Tsunami : It remained untouched by massive 2004 Tsunami that wreaked havoc in Tamilnadu.
Sea water did not enter temple walls and main santo sanctum remained safe.
Ocean : This rare Murugan shrine faces ocean (Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean).
Western faced : It is a rare Murugan temple with western facing Rajagopuram.
Rajagopuram is the main gateway tower.
Eastern faced : Well, main deity (Lord Murugan) faces east towards ocean.
Living : It is also known as Senthil Andavar , a living deity.
Well, in humid climate , Lord Murugan sweats like human beings.
Thus, priests traditionally fan Lord Murugan.
Fact : Lord Murugan is also known as Sri Karthikeya ; Sri Skand , Shadanan.
Prayer : Sri Ganeshaya Namah Jai Sri Umanandan Murugan Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram Namo Parvatipataye Har Har Mahadev Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai Kripa Karo Gurudev Ki Nai
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