Viralimalai Murugan temple

Viralimalai Murugan temple is a famous Hindu temple located in the town of Wadali Malai. This famous temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. This holy place is one of Tiruchirapalli's most famous pilgrimage sites for devotees.

The temple consists of various shrines along with the main shrine of Lord Murugan. It is believed that once upon a time, Lord Murugan appeared in the form of a young boy before a group of sages. At that time, the sages were performing Yagya in a nearby forest.

At that time, Lord Murugan defeated the demon and protected the sages. After that time, at that place, a Shrine was constructed, and later the whole temple was formed.

Various religious activities and cultural programs are done in this temple. So, if you are visiting Tiruchirapalli, add this place to the list of places to visit Trichy.

History of the Viralimalai Murugan temple

It is believed that a famous king of the Pallava dynasty, Nandivarman 2, built the temple. After that, during the Cholas rule also, various rebuilding and reconstruction work was done inside the temple.

When British rule was present in India, at that time, the temple was used as a military hospital. Later on, it was again converted into a temple.

The architecture of the temple

A very famous and intricate Dravidian architecture is followed inside the Viralimalai Murugan Temple. At the entrance of the temple, you can see very delicate carvings and cultures of the god and goddesses of Hindu mythology. Not only this, but the lives of saints and sages are also shown on the walls of the temple. There is a large tank that is placed on the North side of the temple called Saravana Poigai. It is believed that if a person takes a dip in the water, then it will help them in the healing process. So, if you are a holy person, add this temple to your TRICHY TOUR PACKAGE.