The temple is believed to be in existence since the Sangam era and finds mentioned in several places in the Sangam literatures. Lord Muruga is worshipped almost by all Tamil families and this temple is of high significance in the southern region of Tamil Nadu.

In Thiruparankunram temple, more than twenty five festivals are celebrated in a year. Out of these, Panguni Uthiram, Vaikasi Visagam, Thai Poosam besides the monthly Sashti festivals. As the temple houses the shrines for Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, the concerned festivals are also celebrated in a grand manner.

Devotees worshipping Lord Muruga as their family deity make it a custom that the tonsuring and ear boring ceremonies are carried out for their children at this temple premises. Almost round the year, such a customary rituals are carried out in this temple making it one of the most popular temple thronged by the devotees and tourists throughout the year.

Come and get blessed by Lord Parangirinathar at this Holy Hill !