Friday, February 16, 2018

Marunthuvazh Malai – The Hills

Marunthuvazh Malai – The Hills
Maruthuva Malai is a holy hilly place that is entirely filled with several life-saving medicinal plants with medicine mixed free air. It is still occupied with several Monks and Sanyasis, living permanently in Caves. It stretches for more than a km, reaching a height of 800 feet at the highest point. The mountain can be reached by a six-hour trek through enchanting landscape.  






























Parmartha Lingeswarar Temple:
Parmartha Lingeswarar Temple is a quaint little Shiva Temple located at 300 feet above the hill protected by a canopy of trees. Many devotees used to visit this small temple during the Karthikai Deepam festival in December.

Pillathadam:
On the top of this hill have a cave known as Pillathadam where Guru Narayana used to meditation for many years.


Agasthya Cave:
Climb up to the top of the hill. There’s a cave here where Sage Agasthya is supposed to have lived in.



Anjaneya Temple:

Theerthams:
Maruthuva Malai has nine Theerthams - Shiva, Agasthya, Rama, Sita, Hanuman, Palar, Devendhran, Brahma and Kalidhasan.