Tiruvallarai: 20 kms. A small village famous for the magnificent 9th century old cave temples of Jambunathar and Pundarikaksha Perumal. In the inscriptions, the place has been named as Swethagiri. The name is derived due to the shining white outcrop of granite from the hillock. It is said that Sri… Continue reading
Perumal Malai: 36 kms. The Prasanna Venkatachalapathi temple is situated on a hillock called Perumal Malai near the village Thurayur. This Vaishnava temple belongs to the 16th century constructed by the Nayaka kings. The temple can be reached by climbing the 1532 steps from the foot of the hill. A… Continue reading
Ratnagiri (The Ruby Hill): 35 kms. The bare conical rock which abruptly rises from the village Kulittalai has an ancient temple of Shiva dedicated to Rathnagirishwarar. The hill is also known as Manikka Malai and Vatapokki Malai, which rise to a height of about 400 metres. The temple on the… Continue reading
Tiruverumbur: 12 kms. An old village not far from the city, famous for its ancient Shiva temple dedicated to Erumbeshwarar dating earlier to 9th century. The deity has been called by various names such as Mahadeva, Aditya Bhattaraka and Tiruvembiyur Alwar. One inscription states that Pippilikas (ants) worshipped this deity…. Continue reading
Thirukadambathurai: 38 kms. Popularly known as Kadambar kovil, the small village on the banks of river Cauvery has an ancient Shiva temple dedicated to Kadamba Vaneshwarar with his consort called Bala Kunjambika. Tradition says that the place was originally the hermitage of sage Kanva with a number of Kadamba trees…. Continue reading
Viralimalai: 30 kms. This place is famed for the temple of Subramanya on a small hillock situated amidst beautiful surroundings. The temple on the top dates back to the 15th century. There is also a small cave temple on the hillock called Chokkanathar Mandapam, where it is said that Arunagirinathar… Continue reading
Vayalur: 18 kms. Popularly known as Kumara Vayalur and Adi Vayalur, this place has an ancient temple for Lord Muruga set amidst lush green vegetation. The main tower is richly ornamented with five tiers. In the front is the sacred tank created by Lord Muruga with his Vel. It is… Continue reading
Samayapuram: 11 kms. There is an ancient temple for the village goddess Mariamman which has grown during the last few years as a major place of pilgrimage. It is believed that the goddess has miraculous powers and would cure mental diseases of the devotees. The temple attracts thousands of devotees… Continue reading