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The Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Temple, Tiruchendur is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Murugan (Kartikeya). [1] It is second among six abodes of Murugan (Āṟupatai vitukal) situated in Tamil Nadu, India. [2] It is located in the eastern end of the town Tiruchendur in the district of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
The Golden Chariot had its maiden commercial run on 10 March 2008, [6] and generally runs weekly during the months of October–March, departing on Sundays during the 2022-23 season. [7] The train is designed on the lines of the more popular Indian luxury train Palace on Wheels. All journeys offered by the train originate and end at Bengaluru. [8]
Golden Chariot: 2008 [14] KSTDC & IRCTC: It connects major tourist areas in states of Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry weekly. It is named after the stone chariot at Hampi's Vitthala temple. [15] The train's 19 purple-and-gold coaches bear the logo of a mythological animal with the head of an elephant and the body of a lion.
Golden chariot of the temple. The temple priests perform the puja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis. The temple rituals are performed seven times a day; Visvarupa at 5:15 a.m., morning abhishekam at 5:30 a.m., Deepa darisanam at 6:15 a.m., Uchikalam at 12:00 p.m., Uchikaladeepa at 1:00 p.m, Maalai Tharisanam at 7:00 p.m. and Ardha Jamam at 9:00 p.m.
An idol of the lord, called the Uthsavamoorthy, is carried in state around the temple, in a golden chariot, drawn by devotees, most evenings in a year. [25] This chariot is made using 63 kg (139 lb) of silver and plated with 4.73 kg (10.4 lb) of gold and other precious stones. [26]
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The chariot is the largest of its kind in Asia and India weighing 300 tons with a height of 90 feet. The chariot comes around the four main streets surrounding the temple during the festival. The event is attended by lakhs of people from all over Tamil Nadu. [8] The Aazhi Ther is the biggest temple chariot in Tamil Nadu.
Tiruchendur beach. Tiruchendur is located on the shoreline overlooking the Gulf of Mannar in the south-eastern part of Tamil Nadu. The suburban villages surrounding the town contain arid, red soil forests that are densely planted with palm trees, cashew plantations, and other crops part of the region.