Murugan, Thavasumalai
God
Bala Dhandayudhapani, facing west
Goddess
None
Other Deities
Vinayaka, Dakshinamurthy, Naagar, Swarna Akarshana Bhairava, Shiva, Navagraha, Krishna, Bhairava
Murugan, Thavasumalai is a west facing temple on a small hillock. The steps to climb up to the temple are on the east side. On the way up are a number of small shrines for Lord Vinayaka. The main deity is in standing posture, with the right hand holding the lance and the left hand resting on the waist. There is a pond on the east side of the hill and a rock pond at the base of the hill on the west side.
Holy Water – Rock Pond
Holy Tree – No information
History
Murugan, Thavasumalai is said to be an old temple. Historical information is not available as of now.
Legend
No information
Directions
Murugan, Thavasumalai is about 17 kilometers south west of Pudukottai off the road going to Thirumayyam. Take a right at Lena Vilakku to reach the temple.
Food and Stay
None locally. Closest is Pudukottai.