Pazhamudir solai

About Pazhamudir Solai

The Pazhamudir Solai is among the most popular Murugan temples in the cultural state of Tamilnadu. A magnificent hilltop is the site of the sacred temple of the South Indian deity Murugan. With legends, lush waterfalls and beliefs associated with the ancient temple, the site surely counts among the best places to visit in Maduraiand a prime inclusion in every Madurai tour package.

Specifications

Renowned as the smallest of all six Arupadaiveedus is this magnificent site. The site is believed to be one among the six holy sites which witnessed the beloved Lord Murugan. It is surely among the popular sites among Murugan devotees across the globe. 

The renowned Murugan temple is said to be about a thousand to fifteen hundred years old in time adding the vintage ancient touch to the sacred temple site. The shreds of evidence of its ancient stature can be estimated with its feature in the ancient Tamil literature books including Ettuthokai, Silapadhikaram, and even Pattupatu.

Pazhamudircholai Murugan temple opening time

This beautiful Madurai temple opens at 5.30 in the morning and remains so till 1 PM. In the evening, it again opens at 4 pm and continues to accept devotees till 9 pm. 

Major attractions

Legend

The legends believe that the ancient Naaval tree here bears fruits right before the renowned fest of Sashti which falls between October to November month. What is surprising about this fact is that normally the species of this tree start bearing fruits from July to September. Devotees find it really appealing and the tree becomes quite sacred because of this fantastical attribute. 

Another tale that has been doing rounds across Tamilnadu is that Avvaiyar, the renowned Tamil poetess once she tested her right at this sacred hill was given a divine vision. The dense hilltop has become a sacred site with various stories associated with it.

Azhagar temple is right near the temple premises which makes it convenient to visit both the sacred sites together. It is even believed that the gorgeous Murugan idol was initially placed there before being placed in Pazhamudir Solai under the Nayak ruler Thirumalai.

All these wonderful specifications make it one among the places to visit in Madurai and a prime inclusion in every Madurai tour package. With wonderful legends, ancient structure and a lot of belief associated with the temple, the site must not be missed on your next visit to Madurai.

How to reach

Distance in kilometers from:  Madurai City- 25 and Azhagar Temple- 6.