Murugan Temple of Pazhamudhircholai

There are two important Murugan temples around Madurai – one at Thiruparankunram and one at Pazhamudhircholai. Both are sacred abodes of Lord Muruga known as Aaru Padai Veedugal, all six of which are in Tamil Nadu. Lord Muruga is indeed a south Indian diety, and is essentially unknown in the north.

The Pazhamudhircholai temple is small compared to the other Padai Veedugal of Murugan and located in the Azhagar hills that also contains the Azhagar Kovil. It is a sylvan setting and the temple has been praised by the ancient Hindu saint Arunagirinathar as well as the legendary poet Nakkirar.