Srinivasa Perumal Pudupatti

God

Srinivasa Perumal, facing east

Goddess

No information

Other Deities

Garuda

Srinivasa Perumal Pudupatti is a beautiful east-facing hill temple situated in a single Prakaram. From the base of the hill are a few rough-hewn steps, but the climb is mostly over smooth rocks. The temple is not open regularly. Srinivasa Perumal Pudupatti is in a beautiful location amidst green fields with the hills of the western ghats behind.

Holy Water (Theertham) – Natural ponds on the rocks

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Srinivasa Perumal Pudupatti is said to be an old temple. Historical information is not available as of now.

Legend

No information

Directions

Srinivasa Perumal Pudupatti is 20 kilometers north of Srivilliputhur. Take the highway going to Madurai and take a left towards the northwest at Krishnankovil Village to reach Gopalapuram. At the fork here take a left. The right side road goes to Watrap. Pudupatti is 2 kilometers from here. Before reaching the village is a small road going south towards the temple. Srinivasa Perumal Pudupatti is a kilometer south from here. Cars cannot go in the road, you have to walk to the temple. The entrance of the road is filthy, but once you have gone in a few yards it is fine. Please visit only in the daytime.

Stay and Food

None locally. Srivilliputhur has a few restaurants and hotels for stay. Hotel Kathiravan in Srivilliputhur serves good food.