Country India Location Coimbatore Date built 12th century Architectural style Dravidian architecture | State Tamil Nadu Architectural styles Dravidian Primary deity Kartikeya | |
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Website www.marudhamalaimurugantemple.org Address Walking Path-Maruthamalai Sri Subrahmanya Swamy Temple, Thadagam R.F., Tamil Nadu 641046 Similar Eachanari Vinayagar Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Dhyanalinga, Singanallur Lake, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | ||
Subramaniyaswami Temple, Marudamalai is a popular 12th century hill temple dedicated to Hindu god Murugan, situated near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It is considered as 7 House of Lord Murugan. Like most Murugan temples, the temple is situated upon a hillock, part of the Western Ghats about 12 km west from the city of Coimbatore. Thai Poosam and other Murugan festivals are celebrated.
Architecture
The temple is atop a 600 ft (180 m) tall granite hill in Coimbatore. The presiding deity is addressed by multiple names like Marudhamalai Andavar, Marudachalapathi and Dhandayuthanpani. There are various water bodies around the temple, namely Maruda Theertham and Snake charmer's spring, which is believed to possesses medicinal properties.
References
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