Soora Samhaaram Battle Arena

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SOORASAMHAARAM ARENA - Historical Place where Lord Shri Murugan killed Sooran (Surapadma) The Demon

The Asura by name Surapadma was ruling Veera Mahandrapuri, an island fortress, as his Capital. He performed many austerities invoking Lord Siva and Lord Siva granted him many boons. Later he became arrogant and captured three worlds and made the Heavenly immortals to do menial task. Devas were unable to bear his torture and complained to Lord Siva. Lord Siva opened His frontal eye to create a son to kill the asuras.


The intense battle of Lord Muruga lasted for sixdays. During the first five days of the War the brothers of Surapadma and all other asuras perished. On sixth day in the battle between Lord Muruga and Surapadma, the lance of Lord Muruga pierced Surapadma (who got himself transformed as a frightful mango tree ) and broke it in twain. The broken pieces instantly transformed themselves into a mighty Peacock and a Rooster . Lord Muruga took Peacock as his Vahana (Vehicle) and Rooster on his banner.