Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information Infoirmation Website Marudamalai Murugan Temple History, Timings, Darshan and Route info
Darshan Dress Code: Any decent outfit
Darshan Duration: 15 to 20 minutes on weekdays, 30 to 45 minutes on weekends, and 1 to 2 hours on festival days.
Ticket cost: Free entry is available for all devotees.
Vinayagar temple is located at the foothills and the deity here is called “Thaan Thondri Vinaayakar.”. There is a cave called “Paambaatti Sitthar Kugai,” which is dedicated to a Sitthar who lived here. Murugan Temple is located on the hilltop. One must take steps to reach the temple. It will be 60 steps (approx).
Marudamalai Murugan Temple
This temple was built in the 12th century AD. The Perur Puranam mentions that Soorapadama, with the aid of his powerful brothers Singamukha and Tharaka, declared war on the gods. In fear of the Asuras, Devas approached Lord Siva and sought His favour. Lord Siva comforted the gods by saying that Lord Muruga would rescue them. As advised by Lord Siva, Deva heads to Marudhamalai Hills for Lord Muruga’s. Perur Puranam also said that a king called Kusathvajan was blessed with a male issue, after offering prayers to Marudhamalai Muruga. It is also said that the Divine Cow Kamadhenu grazed in the pastures of the hills of Marudhamalai. It is mentioned in Perurpuranam that three neighbouring hills, Vellingiri, Nili, and Marudhamalai, are the manifestations of Lord Siva, Parvathi, and Muruga, respectively, and the three hills were taken together as the very symbol of Somaskanda.
The Best Time to visit is October to June. The crowds will be on Thaipoosam, Thiru Krithigai, Skanda Shasti, etc.
Temple Timings
Morning Hours: 5:30 am to 1:00 pm
Evening Hours: 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Special Darshan Ticket on Normal days: Rs.10
Special Darshan ticket on Special and Festival days: Rs.20 and Rs.50
Marriage enrollment fees: Rs.250
How to reach Marudamalai Murugan Temple?
By Air
- The nearest airport is Coimbatore, which is 26 km away.
By Train
- The nearest railway station is in Coimbatore, which is 25 km away.
By Bus
- The direct bus is available from Coimbatore bus station to the temple.
- Coimbatore is well connected with all parts of the state of Tamil Nadu.