Vallakottai Subramaniaswamy Temple – Religious Significance
Vallakottai
temple is revered in Thirupugazh composed by Arunagirinathar, a 15th-century saint. The temple is revered in eight
verses by the saint. As per a legend, the saint worshipped Murugan at
Thiruporur temple and was on his way to Thiruthani Murugan Temple. During his sleep, a divine voice directed him to go to
Vallakottai temple. He woke up to realize it was the order of Murugan and he
visited the temple. The temple is considered equal in importance to the Arupadaiveedu, the six abodes of Murugan.