Thanumalayan Temple Sthanumalayan Kovil

One of the most famous 17th century built temple temples located in Suchindram in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu,  and famous for its sculpture is the Thanumalayan Temple. The temple is known for its architectural workmanship in stones. The ancient temple has the supremacy of architectural admiration stands majestically with a seven-story white Gopuram that is well visible even from a distance. The entire facade is incarnated with the sculptors of Hindu deities. The Holy Trinities, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma in one structure blessed the temple with their mighty power and blessings. Today also there exists a staunch belief that the Lord Indra visits this temple every midnight to perform a holy pooja termed as Ardhajama Pooja. The highlight of Alankara Mandapam is the presence of highly attractive four musical pillars, carved out of a single stone, and each one stands at 18 feet in height which produces various musical notes when it struck. The next aspect of admiration to be pointed out here is the large dancing hall which has 1035 pillars with carvings. The carvings are minute and You can get full enjoyment if you observe the miniature carvings from a very close distance. Come and enjoy stone carvings in this ancient temple.