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Arulmigu Solaimalai Murugan Temple

Pazhamuthirsolai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Arulmigu Solaimalai Murugan Temple

🛕About Temple

Arulmigu Solaimalai Murugan Temple is located at Pazhamuthirsolai on the Solaimalai/Azhagar hills near Madurai in Tamil Nadu. The principal deity is Subramanya Swamy, worshipped with Valli and Deivanai. The temple is revered as Pazhamudircholai, one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan.

ℹ️Temple Information

🛕 Presiding Deity
Subramanya Swamy
👸 Goddess
Valli and Deivanai
⭐ Temple Classification
Murugan Temple | Arupadai Veedu
📍 District
Madurai

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⭐Temple Significance

The temple is significant as Pazhamudircholai, one of the Arupadai Veedu, the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan. It is also culturally important because of its association with the Avvaiyar Sutta Pazham legend and Tamil Murugan devotional tradition.

📜History

Pazhamudircholai is celebrated in Tamil devotional tradition as one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan. It is associated with ancient Tamil Murugan worship and is praised in devotional literature, including traditions connected with Tirumurugatrupadai and Tiruppugazh. A specific documented builder, construction date, or ruling dynasty for the present temple is not provided here.

🕉️Mythology

Temple tradition associates Pazhamudircholai with the well-known Avvaiyar and Sutta Pazham legend. According to this tradition, Lord Murugan appeared before the poet-saint Avvaiyar as a young boy and playfully questioned her about whether she wanted a 'hot' fruit or an unheated fruit, revealing her spiritual humility and his divine presence. This is a religious legend and not presented as historical fact.

🌳 Sacred Features

🌳 Temple Tree
Naval tree
The Naval tree is associated in temple tradition with the Avvaiyar Sutta Pazham legend.

✨ Temple Highlights

✨ One of the Six Abodes of Murugan
Pazhamudircholai is revered as one of the Arupadai Veedu, the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan.
✨ Murugan with Valli and Deivanai
The presiding deity Subramanya Swamy is worshipped here along with Valli and Deivanai.
✨ Avvaiyar Legend
The temple is traditionally associated with the Avvaiyar and Sutta Pazham story, a cherished legend in Tamil devotional culture.
✨ Hill Shrine near Madurai
The temple is located at Pazhamuthirsolai on the Solaimalai/Azhagar hills near Madurai.

🎉 Major Festivals

🎉 Skanda Sashti
A major festival of Lord Murugan observed at Murugan temples, including the Arupadai Veedu shrines.
🎉 Vaikasi Visakam
A major Murugan festival associated with the birth star Visakam.
🎉 Thai Poosam
A widely observed festival dedicated to Lord Murugan.
🎉 Panguni Uthiram
A Murugan festival traditionally associated with the divine marriage traditions of Lord Murugan.

🚗 How to Reach

🛣️ By Road
The temple is reached by road via the Alagar Kovil/Azhagar Kovil route from Madurai to Pazhamuthirsolai on the Solaimalai hills.
🚆 By Rail
Madurai Junction is the main railway station for visitors travelling to Madurai and onward to Pazhamuthirsolai.
✈️ By Air
Madurai Airport is the airport serving visitors travelling to Madurai and onward to Pazhamuthirsolai.

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Arulmigu Solaimalai Murugan Temple

Visit Information

🕒 Temple Timings
05:00 AM - 01:00 PM, 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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