Viralimalai Murugan Temple

Location

This temple is situated in Pudukkottai District at Viralimalai. Lord Muruga is at the top of the hill. He is seated on a peacock associated with Valli and Devasena. This temple is assumed to have been existed prior to 15th century. Six times puja is performed. Cigar is a distinct offering done to this deity during pujas. From the foot of the hill steps are there to reach the temple with many mandapas for rest. A water tank called Saravana Poigai is sited on the southern foot of the hill. On the east is a shrine of goddess Maikannudaiyal and it is a practice to visit this goddess first and then Lord Muruga.