Thiruchendur Murugan Temple
Thiruchendur Murugan Temple is quite possibly the most regarded spot in south India. Found right on the seashore of Tuticorin District, it draws in a large number of enthusiasts over the year, offering appreciation to the in-house divinity of Lord Murugan, the Tamil form of Lord Kartikeya. The holy place has a fascinating history established in the legend of Lord Murugan's first fight, which was additionally the reason for his introduction to the world. The holy place has various celebrations when fans can contribute to the god, the most significant and mainstream one being the Skanda celebration during October-November denoting the triumph in the skirmish of Thiruchendur. It is one of only a handful of holy places in India with different structures and symbols of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva together. Being situated inside 200 meters of the ocean, it is a supernatural occurrence that the temple premise is rarely overflowed - not in any event, during the Tsunami.