Viralimalai Murugan Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Muruga, located in the town of Viralimalai.
Shrine’s History
According to one story, there was a Kura tree in the place where now the temple exists. A hunter was chasing a tiger. It disappeared at this spot. It was believed that Lord was there where the tiger disappeared and people began their worships. Lord Muruga showed the way to Viralimalai to Saint Arunagiriar who was coming from Vayalur and also taught him the rare eight miracle arts-Ashtama Siddhis. This is a Muruga temple that has 18 Tirupugazh hymns sung by Arunagiriar.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
The nearest bus stop is Viralimalai.
By Rail
The nearest Railway station is KOLATUR.
By Air
The nearest Airport is Civil Airport.
Shrine Timings
6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
10-day Vaikasi Visakam in May-June; 10 day Thai Poosam; 6-day Aipasi Skanda Sashti Soora Samharam in October-November; and Arunagirinathar Music Festival each year are very grandly celebrated in the temple. Also, the devotee crowd will be huge on Deepavali, Tamil New Year day and all Muruga related days.