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Sthanumalayaswami Temple at Suchindram near Kanyakumari

Deities: Stanumalayaswamy (Shiva, Vishnu, Hanuman)

This temple is a large structure with mandapams or halls with exquisite and unique works of art and sculpture. The musical pillars and the huge stone image of Hanuman are noteworthy features here. The origin of the original temple is lost in time. The Naik rulers have made contributions to this temple. The presiding deity here is Shiva Sthanumalayaswami. Tiruvenkata Vinnavar Perumaan - Vishnu is another of the main deities here.

Access and Accomodation: Kanyakumari, Nagarkoil

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