Palani Andavar Temple, Thiruthangal, Sivakasi,
Virudhunagar
Palani
Andavar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, located in
Thiruthangal, a town in the outskirts of Sivakasi, in Tamilnadu. The temple is dedicated
to Palaniandavar, which is found near the entrance of the Shiva temple built on
a small hillock. Arumugha Tambiran was an ardent devotee of Muruga. He used to
travel to Palani carrying a Kavadi and returned to Thiruthangal the same day.
As years
rolled by, Thambiran found it difficult to travel all the way to Palani. He
used to ascend a few steps and then return. While cooking food one day, lord
Murugan showered gold coins in his route. He took up the gold coins and built
the shrine of Palani Andavar. The place where he breathed his last is marked by
a mutt and his articles are still maintained.
In the
Same hillock another two temples are there for Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva
- Sri Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple and Sri
Karunellinathar Temple. Small Vana Durgai Amman
Temple is located very close to this hillock.
The
temple is located at about 4 kms from Sivakasi, 20 Kms from Virudhunagar, and
20 Kms from Srivilliputhur. Frequent buses are available from Virudunagar,
Sivakasi and Srivilliputhur. Mini buses ply every 5-10 mts between Sivakasi and
Thiruthangal. Nearest Railway Station is Thiruthangal Railway Station, which is
found in Virudhunagar - Tenkasi Railway Lane. The nearest airport is Madurai
Airport, located 45 km northeast of the town.
