Tiruchendur is one of the six Aarupadai veedu shrines of Murugan, enshrining Senthilandavar. It has been venerated by the Tamil Sangam Period work Tirumurugatruppadai and by 83 Tiruppugazh hymns of Arunagirinathar. It is one of the most visited shrines in Tamilnadu, and is located on the seashore in the southern part of the state.

While the other five padai veedu shrines are situated on hills or mounds, this is situated on the seashore, bounded on the north and the east by the sea.

Legend has it that Skanda vanquished the demon Soorapadman and his army, in his fortress Veeramahendram situated in the middle of the ocean here.

Several accounts of the temple's history are gleaned from various sources. The Dutch (in the 17th century) are said to have stolen the image of Skanda and are said to have thrown it into the sea upon discovering that it was not made of gold as they had thought earlier. A worried local chieftain had a substitute image made; however just prior to the installation of this image, he was directed by a dream to a spot on the ocean where he discovered the original Mandapam. He is said to have built the Pillaiyaan Mandapam commemorating this discovery

Tirupparamkunram is hailed as one of the most sacred temples in Tamilnadu. It has been held in reverence for over 2000 years by the Tamil world. It is home to Subramanyar and to Paramgirinathar. It has been revered by the Tevaram hymns of the Nayanmars and by the Tiruppugazh hymns of Arunagirinathar.

Subramanyar, the presiding deity is in a seated posture (facing north) with his consort Deivayanai on his left. This image holds a silver Vel (spear) and abhishegam is offered only to the silver Vel.

Tirupparamkunram is a shrine celebrating the marriage of Murugan with Deivayanai. This is a 2000 year old temple, still held in special regard by the city (residents) of Madurai and Tamilnadu.

This is one of the six of the holiest of Murugan shrines referred to as the Arupadai Veedugal.

Unlike the other five temples, there is no grand edifice surrounding the central shrine of worship. However, this is a holy shrine venerated by the Skanda puranam and by Nakkeerar's Thirumurugatrupadai of the Sangam period. Arunagirinathar's Thirupugazh also reveres this shrine.