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VIRALIMALAI MURUGAN TEMPLE

Viralimalai Murugan Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Muruga, located in the town of Viralimalai about 28 km from Trichy.This temple is specially known for the peacocks that are found in plenty. The devotees can see the three faces at the back in the mirror while the other three can be viewed directly.The main idol Lord Murugan inside the sanctum sanctorum is impressive. The Lord is in the form of Arulmugan, six-faced and with twelve hands seated elegantly on the peacock facing east.On the way to the hill there is a small cave temple for Meenakshi Sundreshwarar and a Mandapam called Sandana Kottam at The end of the steps.Taippucam, Pankuni Uttiram, Kanda Sasthi and Adikrittikai are the main festivals celebrated in this temple.Timings: 6 AM to 11 AM and 5 PM to 8 PM