Thoothukudi, June 14 -- Lakhs of devotees thronged the Tiruchendur Subramania Swamy Temple, one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan, on Sunday on the occasion of Amavasya (New Moon Day), leading to massive crowds and long queues for darshan.

The temple, located in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, witnesses a steady flow of devotees every day, but the turnout surged significantly due to the public holiday and auspicious Amavasya, with devotees arriving from various parts of Tamil Nadu, other states and even from abroad.

Devotees began their pilgrimage by taking a holy dip in the sea located in front of the temple, followed by a ritual bath at the sacred Nazhi Kinaru, a natural freshwater spring, before joining long queues along wi...