Suseendram temple in Tamilnadu

The specialty of the Suseendram Thaanumaalyan temple is that this is the temple where all the three prime Gods - the Thrimoorthy - (Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Bramha) are found in one shrine.

The only shrine dedicated to TRINITY is Thanumalaya's at Suchindram 14 Kms from Kanyakumari. The name Thanumalayan denotes the combination of the Trimurthis Sthanu is a synonym for Siva, Mal for Vishnu, and Ayan for Brahma. It is believed that the top, middle, and base of the Linga in the temple represent Siva, Vishnu, and Brahma respectively. The tradition goes that Indra was purified at this place and hence the Suchindram. Suchi means Purity.

The temple here is noted for its exquisite workmanship in stone. It is a treasure house of sculptures. The musical pillars are very impressive and some of the sculptures in the temple like Vigneshwari, the female form of Vinayaka and the scene of Geethopathesa to Parthasarathy in the form of Trinity are rarely to be found elsewhere.

Carved exquisitely out of a single block of granite, the imposing figure of Anjaneya, 18 feet in height, is a product of marvelous sculptural skill. The gigantic image of Nanjdhi locally known as "Makkalai" made of chalk powder is considered one of the biggest in India.

The Thanumalayan temple is a repository of art treasures. Musical pillars and a huge 18-foot-high Hanuman statue are proof of the artistic skill of the time. Inscriptions said to tbe of the 9th Century AD are found in this temple. This unique temple is dedicated to Trimurthy Vishnu, Siva and Brahma.

suseendram located enroute Nagercoil to Kanyakumari on NH47 on the bank of River Pazhayaru (Mentioned as Pagruliyaru in ancient literature).

Tanumalaya Swamy Temple The temple is unique and stands proudly for the unity of Saivam & Vainavam sections of Hinduism.

The main Deity is Tanumalayaswamy (Tanu - Lord Shiva | Mal - Lord Vishnu | Ayan - Lord Brahma ). This is 9th-century temple.

There is also an 18 feet Statue of Hanuman

The Stone Pillers of the temples can make the Basic rhythm of Karnatic Music.

Therefore, the Suseendram, a great kshetram near Kaniyakumar where Brama is being worshipped in the form of shiva lingam. This Shivalingam is called as "Dhanumalaya Perumal" Brama is embedded in Siva and Vishnu.