The Murugan temple

The Murugan temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Murugan. It is second among six abodes of Murugan. Tiruchendur is one of the six major abodes, or sacred temples, of the Kaumaram religion. Soorasamharam, a reenactment of the victory over Soorapadman, and Kanda Shasti, a devotional song in praise of Murugan are performed at the temple.