Velimalai Kumara Swamy Temple, Nagercoil

Address

Arulmigu Kumara Swamy Temple,

Velimalai, Kumarakoil, Nagercoil,

Kanyakumari District – 629 301.

Tel: +91-4651 – 250706, 233270

Moolavar

Kumara Swamy

Introduction

The Velimalai Kumaraswamy Temple is situated in the quaint village of Kumarakovil in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. Perched atop the Velimalai hill, which rises about 200 feet, this temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga and Goddess Valli. According to legend, it is at this sacred site that Muruga and Valli were united in marriage.

Located approximately 15 km from Nagercoil, the temple is easily accessible. Nagercoil is well-connected by road to major towns across South Tamil Nadu, and from there, the temple can be reached via Thakkalai. Regular bus services make travel convenient for devotees and visitors.

Puranic Significance

Many wish that this temple should be the seventh Padai Veedu (army camp) of Lord Muruga along with six in Tamilnadu. This was earlier in Kerala. Many believe that Nambirajan the adopted father of Valli was the ruler of the place. Valli-Muruga wedding also took place here. This is a famous temple in the Tamilnadu-Kerala border.

Beliefs

Devotees seek the grace of Lord Muruga for wedding, child, education, professional progress and health. Lord Muruga takes care of His devotees granting all they want. The Hill Lord grants peace of mind and all happiness to those to come to Him..

Special Features

This is a famous Lord Muruga temple situated at the KeralaTamilnadu border. Gruel offered in the temple is considered as an effective cure for many diseases. It is also believed that this was the place where Valli played with Her friends while taking care of the Thinai – a crop – fields and the region ruled by. Nambirajan, the adopted father of Valli. People also believe the place was the one where Lord Muruga stood as the Vengai tree for Valli. This is a very ancient temple. Presiding Lord is on the southeast side with Mother Valli. The idol is 10 feet tall. The ears of the presiding Lord being long, it is believed that the structure belongs to Buddhist period. The stone too is of a very hard type.

Festivals

10 day Vaikasi Visaka festival, last Friday Pushpabishekam in Avani in August-September; and seven day Panguni wedding festival are the festivals celebrated in the temple..