Thanumalayan Temple

Thanualaya Temple one of the popular Hindu temple which knows as Sthanumalayan Temple. This temple was built in the 17th Century. Thanumalayan Temple temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma in a single form that is Sthanumalyam. The temple is decorated with four musical pillars and with various carvings. The temple celebrates the Chariot festival devotes flock from various parts of the country to get divine darshan of Lord Sthanumalyam. The temple has a custom of wearing traditional dresses for both men and women. Men are allowed to dhoti the traditional outfit. One of the legends of Suchindram is related to the chastity of Anasuya, wife of Sage Atri. The legend says that the Trimurti appeared in front of Anasuya as begging brahmins. When she was about to serve they imposed a condition that they would eat only if she served them naked. Through the power of her chastity, she converted the three Gods into babies and suckled them. On the plea of Goddesses, Anasuya restored the deities. On the same spot, a linga sprouted which still exists. Apart from the grand celebrations held in the Tamil month of “AVANI” (August) and “CHITHTHIRAI” (April) every year, the last Tuesday in the Tamil month of “MASI” (March) is celebrated as Masi Magam Festival. The 10-day Marghazi Festival is celebrated in December and begins on Monday with the hoisting of temple flag.