| Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukovil, Marudhamalai | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Murugan |
| Location | |
| Location | Coimbatore |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Location in Tamil Nadu  Location in India | |
| Geographic coordinates | 11°2′46″N 76°51′7″E / 11.04611°N 76.85194°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Tamil Architecture |
| Completed | 12th century |
| Website | |
| [www.marudhamalaimurugan.hrce.tn.gov.in] | |
Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai (also Maruthamalai or Marudamalai), or the Marudhamalai Murugan Temple, is a popular 12th-century hill temple situated in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Built by Tamil kings during the Sangam period as indicated in the Purananuru, the temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan and is considered the Seventh House of Lord Murugan.[1]
Like most Murugan temples, the temple is situated upon a hill, part of the Western Ghats about 12 km west from the centre of the city of Coimbatore. Thai Poosam and other Murugan festivals are celebrated here.[2] On many evenings, the devotees take out a procession of Lord Murugan sitting in a chariot (Rath Yatra) and encircle the temple.
The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.[3]
- ^ Subburaj, A (27 September 2015). "Domestic tourism flourishes in Coimbatore district". Times of India. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ^ "Thai Poosam celebrated with fervour". The Hindu. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ^ Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959