Malaiya
Kovil Temple Complex – Hill Temples (Mela Kovil)
The Temple complex has temples for Lord Murugan and Idumban on top of the hill. Both these temples are enclosed within same compound but separated by a dividing wall. This temple complex is called as Mela Kovil as it is located on top of the hill. The temple can be reached by a paved incline on the western slope of the hill and a narrow flight of steps on the south. The Murugan Temple is facing towards east. Peacock, mount of Lord Murugan, Balipeedam and Dhwaja Sthambam can be found in front of the mukha mandapam facing towards the sanctum.
The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and open pillared mukha mandapam. Vinayagar and Utsava idols can be seen in the ardha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines an image of Lord Murugan along with his consorts Valli & Deivanai. There is a south facing shrine for Jadamuneeswar in the prakaram. This idol might be a Jain idol later got incorporated into this temple. Idumban temple is situated to the southern side of the Murugan Temple. There is water hole called as Saravana Poigai near Murugan Temple.
