Thiruparankundram is a neighbourhood in Madurai city, Tamil Nadu, India, with a famous rock hill and ancient temples. Learn about its history, significance, demographics and landmarks from this comprehensive article. Thiruparankundram Temple was built in the 8th century during the Pandyan reign. This temple, with its shrine carved out of a rock, has separate shrines for Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Durga, Lord Vinayaka and of other prominent Hindu deities. On the outskirts of Madurai, roughly eight kilometers from the city lies one of the most prominent religious shrines India, Thiruparankundram Murugan. It is among the six abodes of Lord Murugan, called Arupadaiveedu as a whole. The Thiruparankundram Hill Top Temple is an ancient temple built into a massive granite hill. Known for its unique rock-cut architecture and religious significance, this temple is a major pilgrimage destination for devotees of Lord Murugan and a remarkable example of early Pandya architecture.
