Malaiya
Kovil Temple Complex, Pudukottai
Malaiya Kovil Temple Complex is a group of Hindu Temples located in Malaiya Kovil Village near Nachandupatti in Thirumayam Taluk in Pudukottai District of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple complex mainly consists of two temple groups namely Hill Temples (Mela Kovil) and Foot Hill Temples (Keezha Kovil). The Foot Hill Temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva while the hill temples is dedicated to Murugan.
History
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The Temple Complex
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from
06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.30 PM to 08.30 PM.
Festivals
Thai Poosam is the most famous
festival celebrated here. It attracts huge number of devotees from nearby
districts. Thiruppadi Pooja, Panguni Uthiram and Karthigai Deepam are also
celebrated here. Girivalam is performed during Pournami in this temple.
Devotees circumbulate the hill in Pournami.
Prayers
It is believed that by
worshipping west facing Lord Shiva in southern cave temple will relieve one
from Brahmmahathi dosha. By worshipping Lord Shiva along with Valampuri
Vinayaga on Pradosham days would remove obstacles in their works. Devotees pray
to Lord Murugan for child birth.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2
Kms from Nachandupatti Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Nachandupatti, 10 Kms from Namanasamudram,
10 Kms from Namanasamudram Railway Station, 13 Kms from Thirumayam, 17 Kms from
Pudukkottai, 24 Kms from Ponnamaravathi, 59 Kms from Trichy Airport, 69 Kms
from Trichy and 102 Kms from Madurai. The Temple is situated at about 3 Kms
from Nachandupatti on Pudukkottai – Namanasamudram – Ponnamaravathi route.