Country India Location Viralimalai | State Tamil Nadu Architectural styles South Indian, Kovil | |
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Proper name Viralimalai Shanmuganathar Koil Primary deity Shanmuganathar, Murugan Address Viralimalai, Tamil Nadu 621316 Similar Vayalur Murugan Temple, Avudaiyarkoil, Ucchi Pillayar Temple, Upper Anaicut, Jambukeswarar Temple - Thiruvanaikaval | ||
Viralimalai Murugan Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Muruga, located in the town of Viralimalai about 28 km from Trichy, 40 km from Pudukottai and 15 km from Manapparai in Tamil Nadu, India.
Religious importance
Arunagirinathar was a 15th-century Tamil poet born in Tiruvannamalai. He spent his early years as a rioter and seducer of women. After ruining his health, he tried to commit suicide by throwing himself from the northern tower of Annamalaiyar Temple, but was saved by the grace of god Murugan. He became a staunch devotee and composed Tamil hymns glorifying Murugan, the most notable being Thirupugazh. Arunagirinathar visited various Murugan temples and on his way back to Tiruvannamalai, visited Viralimalai and sung praises about Murugan.