Kundrathur Murugan Temple

Kundrathur Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kundrathur, a suburb of Chennai in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu.

Kundrathur Murugan Temple
A view of the temple entrance
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKanchipuram
DeityMurugan
Governing bodyHindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department
Location
LocationKundrathur
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Location of temple in Chennai
Geographic coordinates12.9974°N 80.0966°E / 12.9974; 80.0966

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Subramaniar (Murugan) stayed on the hill during his travels from Tiruporur to Tiruttanigai. This place is also known as South Thanigai, as Lord Subramaniar is depicted facing the north, towards Thanigai.

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