Marudhamalai Murugan Temple
Maruthamalai Subramanya swamy temple is situated in Coimbatore District, Perur Zone, 15 kms from Coimbatore town in the sprawling beauty of western ghats at Maruthamalai. It is 741 Meters above the mean sea level with seven-level raja gopuram adding to its magnificence. This most prominent temple of the Kongu zone is hailed by saint kachiyappa munivar who has sung the praise of maruthamalai in the literature Perur Puranam.
This temple was first established by kongu cholas, and further adomed by kings of Vijayanagara and kongu provinces. It has been in existence since the 9th century as it is evident from people worshipping Lord Subramanya in the names Maruthachala, Maruthavaraiyar, Maruthappan and Maruthaiyan. Even today, it stands as the landmark of Coimbatore.
Marudhamalai Murugan Temple History
The history of this temple was compiled by saint Kachiyappa Munivar of Thiruvaadurai Atheenam. Asura soorabadhman was blessed with a virtue to rule the 1008 and as for 108 yugas with the help of brother Singamuga and Thaaraga, Soorabadhma caused immence trouble to the Devas. The fortured Deva brought this matter to the rescue of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva advised all the Deva’s to reside in Aathipuri at Perur, untill the incarnation of Lord Kumara, and mentioned about the importance of the hillock Maruthamalai, as sited in Tamil literature subsequently Lord Shiva incarnated shri Subramanya from the flame of his divine face. Having known this saint Naratha announced the arrival of shri subramanya and the Devas imbibed themselves in a deep long prayer Lord Mahavishnu and the nine warrior who incarnated from the pearl of parvathi Devi’s anklet rushed to Maruthamalai and immersed themselves in submissive prayers under saint Naradha’s guidance, Lord Vishnu also immersed himself in the prayer towards Lord Muruga, this worshipping him in the five saintly periods with appropriate poojas.
Lord Muruga was showered with sandal, Cardamom, Cloves, turmeric, Rose flower and such scented and sacred items along with milk, honey, tender coconut, and special fruits. Lord Muruga was performed abhishegam and aaradhanai in vitually prescribed manner. He was adorned with special flowers and herbs and illuminated his prakar with tall silver lamps that lit upto the eyes of Lord Muruga. Panchamirtham was prepared and the Lord was prayed with utmost devotion and surrender by the Deva’s Lord Muruga close up to the issue and Promised the sufets of the Deva’s. He was cherished as Maruthamala murthi from then on destroying all the evils that hinder the life of his devotees
Marudhamalai Murugan Temple Poojai
| Pooja Name | Pooja Timings (IST) |
|---|---|
| Ushakala Pooja | 05:30 AM to 06:00 AM |
| Kalasandhi Pooja | 08:30 AM to 09:00 AM |
| Uchikkala Pooja | 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening) | 04:30 PM to 05:00 PM |
| Ardhajama Pooja | 07:30 PM to 08:00 PM |
Marudhamalai Murugan Temple Archanai & Other Fees
| Fees Description | Fees (₹) |
|---|---|
| Kala Pooja Abisegam – One Pooja only | 1500.00 |
| Golden Chariot | 2000.00 |
| Abisegam | 100.00 |
| Annaitamizhil valipadu | 5.00 |
| Milk Abisegam | 25.00 |
| Golden Kavasam | 500.00 |
| Bus Service – one person | 10.00 |
| Annadhanam Kattalai – one day (100 members) | 3500.00 |
| Archanai | 5.00 |
| Special Entrance Dharshan | 50.00 |
Marudhamalai Murugan Temple 2024 Festivals
- Karthikai
- Monthly Shasti
- Kandha Shasti
- Thaipoosam
- Panguni Uthiram
- Aadi Guru Pooja
- Soora Samharam
- Karthikai Deepam
