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[Temples of the World @KalaForTemples]

Many of you answered correctly. Yes, that’s none other than Sathuragiri Sundara Mahalingam Temple.

This is one of Tamil Nadu’s most revered Shiva pilgrimage centers, nestled in the Western Ghats near Vathirairuppu in Virudhunagar district.

The hill is believed to have been formed by the convergence of the four Vedas, giving rise to the name Sathuragiri, “Chathur” meaning four, “Giri” meaning hill.

Trek to the Temple:
- The temple is reached through a forest trek of approximately 7–8 km from the foothills.
- The route passes through streams, caves, Siddhar shrines, and dense greenery, making the journey itself a spiritual experience.
- To reach the sacred Sathuragiri Sundara Mahalingam Temple, the most commonly used route is through Thaniparai, the base village for the trek.

From Chennai:
1. Travel by train or bus to Srivilliputhur or Madurai.
2. From Srivilliputhur, take a bus to Watrap (Vathirairuppu).
3. From Watrap, hire an auto or take a local bus to Thaniparai, the trekking starting point.

Trekking time: 3–5 hours uphill and 2–4 hours downhill, depending on fitness and crowd levels. It’s advisable to start early and carry water and light snacks.

Important Festivals
- Aadi Amavasai (largest gathering)
- Thai Amavasai
- Maha Shivaratri
- Chithirai Festival
- Margazhi Thiruvathirai
- Pradosham celebrations

Sacred Places on the Hill:
- Sundara Mahalingam Temple
- Santhana Mahalingam Temple
- Korakkar Cave
- Vana Durga Shrine
- Irattai Lingam
- Agaya Ganga Theertham
- Naval Ootru

Best Time to Visit:
The most pleasant period is from October to February, though devotees visit throughout the year, especially on Amavasai and Pournami days.

[Temples of the World @KalaForTemples]

Can you identify this Sacred Temple?

🔸 Nestled deep within the majestic Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu
🔸 Revered as the mystical “Abode of the Siddhars”
🔸 Home to a self-manifested (Swayambhu) Shiva Lingam worshipped for centuries
🔸 The sacred Lingam is uniquely inclined about 40° to the left, a rare sight for devotees
🔸 Reaching the shrine requires a spiritually enriching trek of nearly 7–8 km through dense forest paths
🔸 Countless sages and Siddhars are believed to have performed penance here

Comment your answer below!

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It is believed that visiting all three in a single journey is said to bring immense spiritual benefits and remove obstacles.

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