The Thanumalayan Temple, also called Sthanumalayan Temple is an important Hindu temple located in Suchindram in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India.
Suchindrum is situated 13 km from Kanyakumari and is an important pilgrim centre. Suchindrum known as Gnanaranya, is well known for its sculptural wealth. It is one of the few temples in the country where the Trinity, Brahma, Vishnu and Ishvara, are worshipped. The temple enshrines Sri Sthanumalaya, the Trinity of God (Siva, Vishnu and Brahma). The linga is in three parts. The top represents "Sthanu" name of Siva,the middle "Mal" name of Vishnu, and the base "Ayan" name of Brahma. It is believed that the Trinity appeared here at the request of a sage, Atri, and his wife,Anusaya. Images of Vigneswari (a feminine form of Vinayaka), Goddess Aram Valartha Nayaki, Indra Vinayaka, Kala Bhairava and Saakahi Ganapathy are also enshrined. Inscriptions said to be of the 9th century are found in this temple.
Address: Kanniyakumari District, Suchindram, Tamil Nadu 629704
All days of the week
4:00 AM - 12:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
| Daily Pooja timings | ||
| Abisekam for Moola lingam | - | 04.15 AM |
| Abisekam for Thanumalayan Shrine | - | 04.45 AM |
| Daily festival Pooja | - | 05.30 AM |
| Tharai Abisekam | - | 06.30 AM |
| Mistanga Pooja | - | 07.00 AM |
| Uchikkala Poojai, Deepa Aradhanai | - | 11.00 AM |
| Deepa Aradhanai, Ahala Poojai & Arthajama Poojai | - | 06.30 PM |
Address: Kanniyakumari District, Suchindram, Tamil Nadu 629704
Phone: 04652 241 421
