Pazhamudhir Solai
Pazhamudhir Solai
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One of the six important abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Lord Murugamore.
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Sud D
Oakville, Canada78 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
This is a revered Murugan temple. It is one the six abodes, the Arupadai Veedugal. It is in a forested hilly area in the Alagarmalai area. Easily accessible from Madurai. Architecturally not very impressive and much of the current structure appears to be of recent origin. It can be combined with a visit to Alagar Koil.
Written 26 May 2020
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Venkataraman S
Chennai (Madras), India34 contributions
Dec 2019
This is the second temple that we covered in our Aarupadaiveedu trip from Chennai. We reached this temple at around 11 AM on 24 December 2019. There was a moderate crowd. We were able to park our ertiga without any issues. Had a nice Dharsan in less than 30 mins, then went to Rakkai theertham which took another 30 mins. There was occasional drizzling during this trip which made it even more memorable. From here we headed to Thiruparenkundram Temple.
Written 1 January 2020
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ABDESH
Kanchipuram, India617 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Arulmigu Solaimalai Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple, located about 25 kilometres north of Madurai, Tamilnadu, India.A hill covered with dense forests.One of the six important abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of God Murugan. it is close to the Azhagar Kovil.Pazhamudircholai is a fertile hill, blessed with nature's bounty in the form of innumerable fruits, vegetables and natural springs. God Ganesha,God Muruga and Goddess Valli, Deivayanai blessing Devotees.One can reach Pazhamudircholai by car, van, two-wheeler or Bus.There is a bus shuttle every 20 minutes from the foot of the hill to the Temple. We can offer Betel leaf garland.
Written 15 August 2023
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Chennai (Madras), India33 contributions
Feb 2020
Temple is in a nice picturesque place. Lord Murugan is so divine and blessing. This temple is puranic and one among the arupadai veedu. You need half a day to visit Azagarkoil, Pazhamudir cholai and agasa gangai.
Written 17 March 2020
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Kala
5 contributions
Dec 2020
It is one of the six prominent temples of lord Murugan. It is about 4-5 km from Alaar Koil on the hills. Lord Murugan along with his brother Ganesha and his Aayudha appears in a pleasant way and blesses the devotees .
Written 30 December 2020
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Orangekaaran
61 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
It is in Hill top, 10 Mins travel from Alagar temple, also can walk from there. Van service ticket Rs10 only. Free lunch available here also in Alagar temple.
Written 5 January 2020
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Haresh
45 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
As a solo traveller, I explored as a budget traveler . After visiting raakayi amman temple at Hill top then next must visit is this temple. There are 4 temples to visit - raakayi, kallazhagar, pazhamudhir solai.
Written 11 January 2020
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AKK1959
Chennai (Madras), India298 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Arulmigu Solaimalai Murugan Temple is a powerful temple, located atop a hill covered with dense forests. Pazhamudhircholai is one among the 6 prominent abodes of Lord Muruga (Arupadaiveedu) in Alagar Hills Reserve Forest around 25 kms away from Madurai.
You have to climb the hill to reach this temple. There is road facility to reach the temple by car / bus / vans as well.
You have to climb the hill to reach this temple. There is road facility to reach the temple by car / bus / vans as well.
Written 26 December 2023
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Kunal M
London, UK513 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
This is one of the 6 main Murugan/Karthikeya temples in India. and a very unique one in that! It is situated in a beautiful and intriguing forest 25 kms away from Madurai and 3 kms from the Alagarkovil temple.
Please don't pay exorbitant prices for taxis and autos to get here. It is immensely simple to get here. Take the bus number 44 from Periyar bus stand, which is the main bus stand of Madurai. It has got a decent frequency of about one bus every 15-20 mins. It will drop you at the foothill of the forest, where lies the Alagar Kovil temple. You Just about 2 mins walking form where the bus drops you, you will find a counter from where a shuttle bus leaves for the Pazhamudir cholai temple. The charge is just 10 rupees. It takes you to the temple in about 10 mins and the distance is 3kms.
The temple itself it extremely pleasing and we reached there at about 6.30 pm when the priests were preparing for the evening palkhi procession. We saw the idol adornment, rituals and then bringing of the small idol of Murugan in a beautiful procession from the sanctum to the swing which was already inhabited by his two wives, Valli and Devasena. Then they make you stand in an organised circles and distribute prasadam. It was overall a very pious and blissful experience.
Don't miss this on your trip to Madurai. And save money by using bus number 44!
Please don't pay exorbitant prices for taxis and autos to get here. It is immensely simple to get here. Take the bus number 44 from Periyar bus stand, which is the main bus stand of Madurai. It has got a decent frequency of about one bus every 15-20 mins. It will drop you at the foothill of the forest, where lies the Alagar Kovil temple. You Just about 2 mins walking form where the bus drops you, you will find a counter from where a shuttle bus leaves for the Pazhamudir cholai temple. The charge is just 10 rupees. It takes you to the temple in about 10 mins and the distance is 3kms.
The temple itself it extremely pleasing and we reached there at about 6.30 pm when the priests were preparing for the evening palkhi procession. We saw the idol adornment, rituals and then bringing of the small idol of Murugan in a beautiful procession from the sanctum to the swing which was already inhabited by his two wives, Valli and Devasena. Then they make you stand in an organised circles and distribute prasadam. It was overall a very pious and blissful experience.
Don't miss this on your trip to Madurai. And save money by using bus number 44!
Written 17 October 2016
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Kaushik1010
Chennai (Madras), India11 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
Nice and peaceful temple go by walk and enjoy the breeze during non summer. Lot of monkeys so be careful dont carry any items to feed them they will snatch it.Plan this trip with pazhamudhir cholai and azhagar kovil nice to see place. In a day you can cover meenakshi amman temple koodal azhagar ..pazhamudir cholai and thirumalai naicker mahal.
Written 25 March 2015
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unlike other murugan temple, pazhamudhir solai temple has limited tonsure facility
Written 27 November 2017
ShyamKirubha
Chennai (Madras), India
Are there any steps in this temple, and any special darshans for senior citizens?
Written 9 February 2017
The temple is on a ghat road- motor able upto thetemple.temple is on road level and the are the usual steps -not a flight of steps-to enter the temple. But one has to climb 2/ 3steps to reach sanctum sanctorium-sannathi.the are no separate senior citizen queue but one can take a special darshan ticket which enable s you to near the sannathi.not and have a closer darshan of MURUGAN AND HIS CONSORTS. Afternoon is less crowded.
SARAVANA BHAVANE SARANAM.
Written 9 February 2017
childrens above 5 years you need to buy a ticket fr bus travel.
Temple transport is available at cheaper rate..
no restaurant is on site...
Written 26 May 2016
Dear Traveller, This sixth Arupadai veedu of Lord Muruga (karthikeya) is situated on the uphills of Arulmigu kallagar temple. This temple is situated in a ghat. Above that there is a temple called Rakkayee amman the mother of lord muruga is situated along with pure ganges called NOOPURA GANGA. I repeat still the ganges (ganga) is still flowing. With the same water lord Muruga and his uncle kallagar are abisheked daily. visitors kindly please avoid claimbing in darkness.
About the temple it is opened daily at 0530 hrs and closed at 1300 hrs . And again opened 1600 hrs to 2000 hrs. But if you reach after 1900 hrs you will miss the following:- This is the only temple where the account for the day is informed publicly to the god. the God Lord muruga will be informed about no of devotees visited, how much they offered, what are they offered from morning to till closure. Then poojas will be performed and the temple is closed. One must see this occasion. Since this happens between 1900 to 2000 hrs , before going to pazhamuthir cholai please complete your trip in his uncle temple LORD KALLALAGAR SRI NARAYAN TEMPLE. SINCE THE TEMPLE WILL BE CLOSED BY 2000 HRS. Dear visitors buses are available for non car and bus persons. trekking is allowed. Hardly 1.5 kms. Lot of monkeys. Care of your personnel things from monkeys. last Bus leaves at 2000 hrs. During the stars of Visaka/krithika/ and marriage days/Tuesdays/Fridays/ and Full moon days the temple will be Flooded with devotees...
Written 25 May 2016
What is the telephone number for making reservations pl?
Kumar ,bangalore 9480435065
Written 4 May 2015
Sir, No reservations required for this temple since this temple has only 4 piraharas
Written 26 May 2016
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