At a distance of 90 Kms north-east of Kanyakumari, Tiruchandur is one of six famous abodes of Lord Murugan in Tamilnadu collectively known as 'Aarupadai veedu'. Tiruchandur is said to be second in importance among his six abodes.

The deity is worshipped by various names such as Senthilandavan, Senthilkumaran and so on. The temple is situated so close to the sea that waves from the Gulf of Mannar lap at the eastern perimeter wall of the temple.

There is a small entrance near the inner sanctum which leads to an area where you can view five lingams called 'Panchalingam'. It is believed that Lord Murugan worshipped one of these lingams which is situated on the left side of the wall. All the offering of 'light' made to the presiding deity is made to this lingam too. The 'viboothi' offered to the devotees here is wrapped in a leaf called 'panneer ilai' in Tamil. This is a special feature in this temple.

Temple Timings: 5 AM to 9 PM