Sathuragiri Hills, Virudhunagar
Sathuragiri
Hills or Chathuragiri otherwise known as Sundara Maha Lingam is situated
10 kms from Watrap (Vathirairuppu) near Srivilliputhur. The name Sathuragiri came from Chathur (4) Veda
(Vedas) Giri (Hill), where all the four Vedas met and formed the hill. Another
meaning is that the whole mountain is in square (Chathuram) in shape so the
name Chathuragiri. Sathuragiri is the Abode of God. It is otherwise also called
as Mahalingam Hill. This is also called as "Siddhargal boomi". 18
Siddhas were said to live here. This is a mysterious hill where it is believed
that Siddhars still worship the lord Shiva.
Public
are allowed only Six days in a month, 3 days each during New Moon & Full
Moon days (i.e. Day before & Day after, with Full moon or New moon days).
Devotees should not pollute the water source. It is better to avoid plastic
covers and water bottles in Sathuragiri Forest. For the first time, it takes
nearly 4 to 5 hours to climb to the Top of the hill. Rest, can reach the top
within 2 to 3 hours. On the hill there is no electricity, W L L telephone
connection available (BSNL), getting BSNL cell phones only. We can find few
numbers of shops selling buttermilk, coffee, snacks, etc. During some days like
full moon day, new moon day and other festive seasons Annadhanam is served to
the devotees from morning till evening near both the temples and stay in the
shelter provided there before dark falls. Basic amenities are provided at the
hill.
Etymology
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Legends
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Temples
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Poojas
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Festivals
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Travelling
Uphill & Downhill
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Useful
Tips
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Contact
This
Temple is Administrated by the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments
Department of Tamilnadu.
Arulmigu
Sundhara Mahalingam Swamy Temple,
Sathuragiri,
Srivilliputhur,
Virudhunagar
District – 626 132
Phone: +91 – 4563 – 288155
/ 293155
Mobile: +91 – 9894669320
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