Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple Kodaikanal (Entry Fee, Timings, Entry Ticket Cost, Price,Address,location,Route Map)

Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple Kodaikanal (Entry Fee, Timings, Entry Ticket Cost, Price)

Kurinji Andavar Temple

Kurinji Andavar Temple Located at a distance of 3 km from the Kodaikanal Lake, Dedicated to Lord Muruga, the temple holds an important position amongst Hindu devotes. Lord Muruga is referred as 'God of hill'. In Tamil language, the word Kurinji means 'hill region' and Andavar means 'God'. Thus the name itself symbolises its connection with the hill and the God of the hill. 

The temple has also connection with the Kurinji flower which blooms on the hill once in 12 years. It is said that the flower bloomed last in the year of 2016. According some, the honey from this place during the year when the Kurinji flower booms has medicinal value.Along with this, you can also have amazing view of the Palani and Vaigai dam from this temple.

Kurinji Andavar Temple – History :

The Kurinji Andavar Temple inaugurated in 1936. A European lady Leelavathi came to Kodaikanal, India, got faith in the Hindu religion and raised the temple. Leelavathi also married a Tamilian Ramanathan. Later on, the lady called Miss Ramanathan. 

Furthermore, Leelavathi’s granddaughter, Devi Prasad Baskaran and her husband Baskaran donated this temple to the Palani Andavar Temple. It initially named SRI KURINJI EASWARE TEMPLE in which Kurinji meant the flower and Easware means the Lord. From time to time the name is changed to the Kurinji Andavar Temple.

Road to the Kurinji Andavar Temple : The road to the temple will be smaller in size. It’s not maintained well in fact. You can reach the temple road from Kodaikanal in two ways. One is from Man-Made Kodai Lake and, another thrilling road is via Chettiar Park Road.

Vaigai Dam and Palani Murugan Temple View :

you can see the mesmerizing view of Vaigai Dam and Palani Murugan Temple. If you’re unlucky, you’ll only talk to the Mist. Yes, most of the time, clouds will hide the beautiful view of Palani Murugan Temple. So we suggest you visit the temple around 11 AM to get more possibilities to see the 3rd home of Murugan, which is Palani.

Grand Function at Kurinji Andavar Temple :

Every Year in May month the temple will celebrate a splendid function. It will not only attract the locals but all devotees around TN. Most of the tourists who came to Kodai also have a lot of interest to visit the temple at the grand festival time.

Best Time to Visit Kurinji Andavar Temple : 

Summer is the idyllic season to visit this temple because then you can explore it both in the morning and evenings as to avoid winter fog during the chilly evenings. If you want to go around Pongal, then winter are also quite moderate to explore Kurinjiandavar temple.

Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple Kodaikanal Timings : 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple Kodaikanal Entry Fee : No entry fee

Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple Kodaikanal Phone :  0978 9041 585

Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple Kodaikanal Address : Kurinji Andavar Temple Rd, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, 624101, India

How to Reach Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple :

The temple is just 5 km from the Kodaikanal bus station and is 3 km from Kodai Lake, so you can arrive at the lake first and then visit the temple. Also, Kodaikanal Road Railway Station is at the distance of 2 km from the temple.

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