Suchindram Temple also known as Shri Thanumalayan Swamy Temple is one of the prominent temple of the region. Below you have google maps link of the location of the temple.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/jnGkaQS3wwbie1HKA
So friends, If are you visting Kanyakumari or planning to visit Kanyakumari then let me take you to Sunhindram today and show you a very unique and important temple located in Suchindram.
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Why Suchindram Temple Kanyakumari is so unique ?
The temple is quite unique becuase it has The representation of the trimurtis that is lord Bramhna, Vishnu and Mhesh ( or LOrd Shiva ) in one Lingam and is a rare one found across India.
Suchindram temple, also known as Sthanumalayan temple is known temple for its beautiful stone sculptures and architecture splendor.
This temple has just one idol for all the three Gods – with Lord Brahma at the base, Lord Vishnu in the middle and Lord Shiva at the top.
Stanumalayan refers to Trimurtis and meaning of the word is – “Stanu” meaning Siva; “Mal” implies lord Vishnu; and the “Ayan” means lord Brahma.
Hence this is a unique temple wiuth all 3 lords, present in one idol.
The temple is also famous for the 22-feet Hanuman statue which is also a must visit in the temple.
This is a very important temple of the region and hence do visit this temple if you are visiting Kanyakumari
How to reach Suchindram Temple Kanyakumari
- The distance between Kanyakumari Amman temple and Shri Suchindram Temple is around 14Kms
- You can easily get auto / taxi from Kanyakumari Amman temple / Kanyakumari beach area for this temple
- You can actually go further to visit Chitral temple and Padbnambpuram palace
This place is very near to Kanyakumari and is a must vist if you are planning for a trip to Kanyakumari.
Kanyakumari is famous tourist spot in Tamilnadu and Kanyakumari Amman temple and Vivekananda rock memorial along with this temple is a must visit
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