Six Holy Abodes of Murugan

The six Holy Abodes of Lord Murugan refers to the Arupadai Veedu of Lord Muruga.

List of Six Holy Abodes

Temples History

Shri Dhandayuthapani temple in Palani is the place where Lord Murugan became a hermit and went to meditation after fighting with his brother Ganesha and parent Shiva and Parvati for the Mango given by sage Narada.
Swamimalai Murugan temple in Swamimalai is the place where Lord Muruga told the meaning of the Pranava Mantra to Lord Shiva.
Shri Subramanya Swami temple in Tiruchendur is the place where Lord Muruga killed the asura Surapadman which is known as Surasamharam.
Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple in Thirupparamkunram is the place where Lord Muruga married Deivanai.
Thiruthani Murugan Temple in Thiruthani is the place where he married Valli.
Pazhamudircholai Murugan temple is the place where Lord Muruga tested Avvaiyar's knowledge under a tree.

Film regarding the Six Abodes

Kandan Karunai a film starring about Lord Muruga's Surasamhara and Six abodes or Arupadai veedu. "Arupadai Veedu konda" is a song sang by Seerkazhi Govindarajan and written by Kannadasan is about the Six abodes of Muruga.

References

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