Suchindram Temple

Suchindram Temple History, Timings, Darshan and Route Info

Suchindram Temple History

As per the Legend, Indra did penance here to get rid of Brahma Hatya Dosha. Indra installed and worshipped Siva Linga. Lord Siva appeared before him and relieved Indra from the Dosha.

Sage Atri and His wife Anasuya stayed here in this place. Goddess Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswati thought of testing Anasuya Chastity. Lord Siva, Vishnu and Brahma in the form of Brahmins approached Anasuya for alms. They laid the condition that they can only accept alms when offered without clothes. Anasuya sprinkled water on these three Brahmins and turned them into babies. Anasuya fed these babies in no clothes. The three Goddess requested Anasuya to restore their original forms. Lord Siva, Vishnu and Brahma blessed the couple.

It is believed that Indra used to visit this temple daily and offer prayers in the night for the deity. It is said that Lord Siva taught Pranava Mantra to Adi Sankaracharya. And also believed that Adi Sankaracharya had the vision of Lord Siva’s Thandavam at this temple.

This temple is 1300 years old. From the inscriptions, it is known that this temple was built in 9th Century AD.

It is believed that Abhishekam performed

Suchindram Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 4:30 am – 11:30 am

Evening Hours: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Anjaneyar Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 4:00 am – 1:00 pm

Evening Hours: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Dress Code:

Men should remove the shirt before entering the shrine.

For Women, Any decent outfit. traditional wear is preferable.

Foreigners can have Darshan as well.

How to reach Suchindram temple?

By Air

The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram which is 80 Km away.

By Train

The nearest railway station is at Nagercoil which is 4 Km away.

By Road

The direct bus is available from Kanyakumari, Nagercoil to the temple.

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