At a distance of 15 Kms from Coimbatore Railway Station, Marudhamalai is an adobe of Lord Murugan positioned on a scenic hillock at a peak of 600 ft.
Lord Murugan is worshipped right here within the type of Dhandayuthapani. It’s believed that the Marudhamalai Hills have a number of medical herbs and the holy shrine is claimed to have miracle powers to do away with all afflictions. In accordance with puranas, a siddha overcome by tiredness, take shelter beneath the shade of a Marudha tree and pray to God to assist him to quench his thirst. Out of the blue water sprinted out from the roots of the tree and leaped in pleasure, the saint worship Muruga and this place is known as Marudhamalai.
It’s stated {that a} snake charmer who turned a Siddha lived in Pambati Siddhar Cave close to the primary temple and worshipping Lord Muruga and attained salvation. There are two springs on the hill particularly Marudha Thirtam & Pambatti Sunai which is believed to treatment various illnesses.
Timings: 6 AM to 1 PM & 2 PM to eight.30 PM.