Saturday, October 17, 2015

Marudamalai Murugan Temple, Coimbatore

Marudamalai Murugan Temple, Coimbatore

Marudamalai Murugan Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located in Marudamalai in Coimbatore North Taluk in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is situated at the top of a 600 feet tall hill on the western ghats. The temple is situated on the eastern face of the hill compare to the other Murugan temples on the hills. The temple is considered one among the Thirupugazh Sthalams and regarded as the seventh army camp (Padaiveedu) of Lord Muruga.




Legends

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2025/07/marudamalai-murugan-temple-legends.html

History

The original temple was built by the Tamil Kings of Sangam period as indicated in the Purananuru. The inscriptions found in Thirumuruganatha Swamy Temple, Thirumuruganpoondi places the origin of the temple in the 12th century CE. M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar, famous yesteryear filmmaker made several contributions for the betterment of this temple.




The Temple Complex

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2025/07/marudamalai-murugan-temple-temple-complex.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 05.30 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. and 02.00 p.m.to 08.30 p.m.

Pooja Timings

1

Viswaroopa Dharsanam (Usha Kalam)

6.00 A.M

2

Kalasanthi Pooja

9.00 A.M

3

Uchikalam Pooja

12.00 P.M

4

Thirukkappiduthal in day time

1.00 P.M to 2.00 P.M

5

Sayarakshai Pooja

5.00 P.M

6

Ardha Jama Pooja (Rakkalam)

8.30 P.M

Festivals

10 days Brahmotsavam is celebrated with Thaipoosam in January-February. The wedding festival is celebrated in the morning of Thai Poosam day and a car festival is celebrated in the evening. Lord is taken in procession on elephant vahana during the car festival. The Lord also comes in procession every day in golden chariot. Devotees carry 108 milk pots to the Lord on the Vaikasi Visakam day in May-June. Special pujas are performed here on the Aadi Perukku day (18th day of Aadi month (Jul-Aug)). Chithra Pournami, Vaikasi Visakam, Aadi Kiruthigai, Aippasi Sashti and Thiru Karthikai are the other festivals celebrated here.

Literary Mention

Lord Murugan of the temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh hymns. The temple also finds mention in the Perur Puranam of Sage Kachyapar.

Prayers

Devotees pray here to remove obstacles in marriage alliance and for the welfare of children. They tie Mangal Sutras and cradles in the tree here. The sacred ash used in the puja of Pampatti Siddhar is given as prasad to the devotees. Devotees suffering from naga dosha and poisonous bites consume it with water for cure. Devotees suffering from skin problems apply it on body for cure. Devotees light ghee lamps in the shrine of Pampatti Siddhar and offer white flowers with sweet nivedhanas for relief from naga doshas and for obtaining mental peace. Devotees believe that a dip in the Marudha Theertham and Skanda Theertham brings forth health and wealth to devotees.

Contact

Dhandayuthapani Temple,

Marudamalai,

Coimbatore North Taluk,

Coimbatore District – 641 046

Phone: +91 422 242 2490

Email: maruthamalaimurugankoil@gmail.com

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Marudamalai Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Coimbatore, 15 Kms from Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand, 16 Kms from Coimbatore Junction Railway Station, 17 Kms from Ukkadam Bus Stand and 25 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. Frequent buses are available from Coimbatore to the foothills of Marudamalai. Mini Buses are available from the foot hills to reach the hill temple.

Location