Arupadaiveedu – Six major abodes of Lord Murugan

The Arupadai Veedu (Six Abodes of Lord Murugan) are the most sacred pilgrimage shrines dedicated to Lord Murugan (Kartikeya / Subramanya Swamy) in Tamil Nadu. First canonized in Sangam literature through the classic text Thirumurugatrupadai by poet Nakkeerar, each abode commemorates a defining divine pastime—including supreme victory over evil (Surasamharam), imparting the cosmic Pranava Mantra (Om) to Lord Shiva, renunciation, and divine marriages.

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AbodeTemple NameDivine Form / MilestoneLocation
1st AbodeThiruparankundramCelestial wedding with DeivanaiMadurai
2nd AbodeThiruchendurVictory over Surapadman (Seashore shrine)Thoothukudi Coast
3rd AbodePalani (Dhandayuthapani)Renunciation; sacred Navapashanam idolDindigul District
4th AbodeSwamimalaiSwaminatha (Teacher of Shiva / Pranava Mantra)Near Kumbakonam
5th AbodeTiruttaniPeaceful hill abode; marriage with ValliTiruvallur District
6th AbodePazhamudircholaiAbode of wisdom amidst forests; with both consortsNear Madurai