Bala Dhandapani Temple, Thirukkoodal Malai, Madurai
Bala
Dhandapani Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located at
Thirukkoodal Malai near Thiruparankundram in Madurai District of Tamilnadu. The
Temple was built by Kattikulam Soottukkol Mayandi Swamigal with the help of his
disciple Irulappa Konar. The Temple is situated at the top of Thirukkoodal
Malai Hillock. Thiruparankundram and its adjacent areas can be viewed from the
top of the hillock. Meenakshi Amman Temple Towers can also be viewed on a clear
weather.
The
Temple is located at about 1 Km from Thyagarajar Engineering College Bus Stop,
1.5 Kms from Thiruparankundram Kovil Bus Stop, 1.5 Kms from Thiruparankundram Murugan
Temple, 2 Kms from Thiruparankundram Bus Stand, 2.5 Kms from Thiruparankundram
Railway Station, 7 Kms from Madurai Periyar Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Madurai
Railway Junction, 8 Kms from Meenakshi Amman Temple, 14 Kms from Madurai Mattuthavani
Integrated Bus Terminus and 11 Kms from Madurai Airport.
Location