Tiruchendur

• Meditation: I meditate on Sri Muruga vanquishing demon Surapadman at Tiruchendur with his Vel in a battle lasting for six days.

• Tiruchendur: Tiruchendur is one of the Arupadai Veedu temples of Muruga (one of the six holy abodes of Muruga).

• Sri Muruga vanquishing demon Surapadman: According to legend, Sri Muruga vanquished demon Surapadman at Tiruchendur with His Vel (spear) in a terrible battle which lasted for six days. This event is celebrated during the ten-day long festive celebration of Skanda Shasthi. The Surasamharan is the day when Muruga vanquished demon Surapadman.

• Temple on sea-shore: Tiruchendur is situated on the sea-shore unlike other famous Murugan temples which are normally situated on hills.

• Tiruchendur is located in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu.

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Meditation on Earth and Life: >>

Om, May there be Peace in Heaven,
May there be Peace in the Sky,
May there be Peace in the Earth,

(Shanti Mantra of Upanishad)

Preserve Nature,
And Nature will preserve Us,
Simplify Life,
And help Nature thrive,
Plant Trees,
And make our planet Green.

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