Maruthamalai Temple | History, Timings and Significance

The Murugan temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Coimbatore. The Maruthamalai Murugan temple is at the top of Marudha Malai’s hillock. The main deity in this temple is Lord Murugan. Most of the Murugan temples are located on a hill like this temple.

The temple is 14 km from Coimbatore. People also call this temple Arulmigu Subramaniyaswamy temple. There is a cave referred to as “Paambaatti Sitthar Kugai.” It is dedicated to a disciple of Lord Shiva. This page provides detailed information like history timings and more about the Murugan temple. Maruthamalai Temple Timings are 6 am – 1 pm and 4 pm – 7 pm.

History of Maruthamalai Temple:

According to history, Pambatti Sidhhar is a saint. He used to catch the poisonous snakes and remove their poison from his childhood. He also used to prepare medicines to cure such bites. The people call him a snake doctor. One day, he comes to this place to find a snake with a gem.

A rishi says to him that the purpose of life is to find the snake in you and control it through yoga. He said what he is doing now is a waste of time. The saint began to meditate upon Lord Murugan. The Lord Murugan gave darshan to the saint.

Significance of the Murugan Temple:

Saint Pambatti Siddhar made the idol of Lord Murugan. The Lord graces in three styles of dressing. The Lord is covered with silver and gold ornaments. In the Maruthamalai temple, during Arthjama Puja, the Lord appears as Dandapani wearing a dhoti.

In the Pambatti shrine, there is a snake form. People believe that Lord Murugan gave darshan to the saint as a snake. So, devotees consider the snake Lord Muruga.

Some robbers entered the temple and escaped with the loot from the olden days. Lord Murugan intercepted them, recovered the stolen items, and converted them into rocks. The footstep signs of a horse are still visible on a rock.

Puja Special at Maruthamalai Temple:

Those who have married and Putra doshas worship the Lord Murugan by tying Mangalya rope and cradle to the tree for Ganesha and Murugan. It is believed that people who have bitten snakes and poisonous creatures can be cured by dissolving the holy ash in water and having it.

People suffering from skin diseases can apply this to condition their bodies. Those who want peace of mind can have Naga Dosha worship at the Pambatti Siddhar Sanctuary by lighting a Ghee Lamp and offering a white flower and a sweet treat.

Maruthamalai Temple Timings:

Here are the Maruthamalai Temple Timings:

Day	Timings
Monday	6 am – 1 pm, 4 pm – 7 pm
Tuesday	6 am – 1 pm, 4 pm – 7 pm
Wednesday	6 am – 1 pm, 4 pm – 7 pm
Thursday	6 am – 1 pm, 4 pm – 7 pm
Friday	6 am – 1 pm, 4 pm – 7 pm
Saturday	6 am – 1 pm, 4 pm – 7 pm
Sunday	6 am – 1 pm, 4 pm – 7 pm

Pooja/Darshan Timings at Maruthamalai Temple:

The timings for pooja or darshan in the temple are as follows.

Timings	Pooja/Darshan
5:30 am	Temple Opening Hours
5:30 am to 6:00 am	Viswaroopa Darshan (Ushakalam)
6:00 am to 8:30 am	Darshan
8:30 am to 9:00 am	Kalasandhi Pooja
9:00 am to 11:30 am	Darshan
11:30 am to 12:00 pm	Uchikalam Pooja
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm	Darshan
1:00 pm	Temple closing Hours
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm	Temple remains closed
2:00 pm	Temple reopens
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm	Darshan
4:30 pm 5:00 pm	Sayaratchai Pooja
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm	Darshan
7:30 pm to 8:00 pm	Ardha Jama Pooja
8:00 pm to 8:30 pm	Darshan
8:30 pm	Temple closing Hours

Maruthamalai Murugan Temple Special:

Arthajama Pooja Special: 

Pambatti Siddhar, blessed by Murugan Lord, carved a new idol for Murugan at Maruthamalai. This idol of Lord Murugan has two arms, just like the Palani Murugan, with an anklet in his right hand and a left arm at his waist. At the back of the head is a ponytail (Kudumi). He wears an anklet on his feet.

Daily, he will appear before his devotees in three decorations: royal ornaments, vibudhi kappu and sandalwood. On special days like Karthigai and Thaipoosam, he wears golden armour. Only in Arthajama Puja can he be seen in a self-portrait as a Dandayuthapani, where he wears only the veil, without any ornament or crown.

Festivals Celebrated in Maruthamalai Temple:

The devotees majorly celebrate the following festivals in the temple.

1. People celebrate Vaikasi Visakam Day in May and June.
2. Devotees also celebrate Thaipoosam as a ten-day Brahmmosthavam in January-February.

Chittira Pournami:

It will come between April 14th to May 13th. Pournami is a Full moon day festival in the first Tamil month, Chittirai (between April 14th to May 13th). Devotees observe fasting, worship God Murugan and have breakfast the next morning. 

Vaigasi Visagam:

It will come between May 14th to June 14th. Vaigasi is the second Tamil month of the year (May 14th to June 14th). Vaigasi is the 16th star. Lord Murugan is also called Visagan.

Aadi Kritigai:

It will be between July 16th to August 16th. Aadi is the Tamil year’s fourth month (July 16th to August 16th). Krithigai is the third star. After pooja and prayer, devotees are provided lunch at noon.

Ippasi Sashti:

It will come between October 17th to November 15th. Ippasi is the seventh month of the Tamil year (October 17th to November 15th).

Thiru Karthigai:

It will come between November 16th to December 15th

Karthigai is the Tamil year’s eighth month (November 16th to December 15th). 

Thaipusam:

It will come between January 14th to February 13th. That is the tenth month of the year of Tamil.

Interesting facts about Maruthamalai Temple:

1. It is situated in a hill station and has about 837 steps.
2. The main feature of this hill is that important medicinal herbs are grown in it, which are used extensively in making Ayurvedic medicine.
3. Other attractions include Than Thondri Vinayakar, a temple for Lord Ganesha located at the foothills.
4. At the southern end of the temple, the Pambatti Siddhar cave is located from the Pragram staircase.
5. The temple is well maintained, and there is a very smooth flow of pilgrims for the darshan of Lord Muruga.
6. After reaching the foothills, you can go up the hill to see the temple. You can either climb up or take the bus uphill.

Tourist Places near the Temple:

• Central and Kanakadhara Theatres
• Marudamalai Temple 
• Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple 
• Gedee Car Museum 
• Codissia Trade Fair Complex 
• Wisdom Getaway Holiday Planner 
• Brookefields Mall is 
• Vellingiri Hill Temple
• Mundhi Vinayagur Temple 
• Black Thunder Theme Park
• Ramar Temple 
• Sri Naga Sai Temple 
• PoornaAyur
• Bliss Naturals 
• G.D. Naidu Industrial Exhibition

Hotels near the Temple:

• Sugam Hotel Pvt Ltd
• Hash Six Hotels
• Chetinaad Courtyard
• Horizon Heights Serviced Apartment – Standard Double Room
• Hotel Lovely Nest
• Horizon Heights Serviced Apartment
• IKON by Annapoorna
• Svarga Residency
• Svarga Residency

Temple Address & Contact Number:

• Sri Dandayuthapani Temple, Marudamalai, Coimbatore – 641046.
• Phone Number: +91-422-2422490
• Email: maruthamalaimurugankoil@gmail.com.
• To access the Temple’s official website.

How to reach Maruthamalai Temple:

The following are the easiest ways to reach the Maruthamalai temple.

By Air:

The Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport to the temple, 25 km from the temple.

By Rail:

The nearest railway station is Coimbatore, 16 km away from the temple.

By Road:

The temple is well connected to the nearby cities.

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