There are many variants to the story behind the temple that are more or less very similar. The monolithic sculpture is Lord Murugan with 3 faces and 12 arms is seated on a peacock facing north. The head of the peacock in all Murugan temples is seen facing the right, however in Ettukudi it is seen facing the left.ĭating back to around the 14th century, the temple is in the architectural style of the Chola period. What stands out about the temple is the position of the peacock, the mount of Lord Murugan.
More about Ettukudi Sri Subramanya Swamy TempleĪccording to popular folklore, the idol of Lord Murugan has been sculpted by the same person who carved the sculpture at Sikkal and Engan Murugan Temple.Įttukudi Murugan temple gained popularity through reverence in songs, including the hymns by Saint Arunagirinathar (14th century Tamil poet). The chief deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in Lingam form as Soundara Nayakar. The temple is located at Ettukudi in Nagapattinam district. Home » Nagapattinam Tourism » Ettukudi Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple Ettukudi Sri Subramanya Swamy TempleĮttukudi Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan.
