Sri Pazhamudhircholai Murugan Temple, Alagar Hills

Address

Sri Pazhamudhircholai Murugan Temple, Alagar Hills R.F, Tamil Nadu 624401

Deity

Murugan

Introduction

• Location: 19 kilometers from Madurai, Tamil Nadu
• Hill Name: Pazhamudhircholai, also known as Vrishabhadri or Idabagiri
• Nearby Temple: Azhakar Kovil at the foot of the hill
• Description: The temple is perched atop a hill, surrounded by natural beauty and sylvan surroundings. It is one of the six holy abodes (Āru Patai Vīdukal) of Murugan as described by the poet Nakkīrar in his poem Tirumurukārruppatai.
• Access: Reachable via a motorable road leading up the hill.

Puranic Significance:

• Legend: Lord Muruga tested the Tamil poet and saint Avvaiyar here. When Avvaiyar was tired and asked for fruits from a boy sitting on a tree, the boy’s response and actions revealed his divine nature. The boy, who was Lord Muruga in disguise, later revealed his true identity to Avvaiyar.
• Significance: This encounter with Avvaiyar emphasized Lord Muruga’s divine wisdom and grace.

Festivals:

• Tamil New Year Day
• Vaikasi Visakam
• Aadi Kruthika
• Annual Abhishek Festival on Aavani Pooram
• Skanda Sashti
• Mondays of Karthikai Month
• Tirukarthikai

Century/Period/Age

1000 to 2000

Managed By

HR&CE

Nearest Bus Station

Alagar Hills

Nearest Railway Station

Madurai

Nearest Airport

Madurai

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