Temples

The Vallakundapuram Mariamman Temple (properly known as the Sri Suyambu Muthumariamman Temple) is a significant rural shrine located in Vallakundapuram, near Oddanchatram in the Dindigul district.1 Unlike the more urban Kottai Mariamman temple in Dindigul city, this temple is famous for its “Suyambu” (self-manifested) deity and its vibrant, large-scale folk festivals.2 🕉️ The Deity: Sri Suyambu Muthumariamman The presiding deity is Muthumariamman, a form of the Mother Goddess associated with rain, fertility, and protection from diseases. 🎊 The Grand Theertha Kavadi Festival The temple is most famous for its annual Theertha Kavadi Festival, which is a spectacular display of rural devotion.5 📜 Religious Significance 📍 Visit Information Feature Details Primary Deity Sri Suyambu Muthumariamman Specialty Self-manifested (Suyambu) idol Key Event Kodumudi Theertha Kavadi Festival Nearby Towns Oddanchatram (25km), Palani (30km)

The Sri Abirami Amman Temple (also known as the Arulmigu Kalahastheeswarar – Padmagiriswarar Temple) is one of the most significant and ancient religious landmarks in the heart of Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. Unlike most temples, this one is unique because it houses two main Shiva Lingams and two Ammans (Goddesses) within the same complex, each with its own history. 🕉️ The Deities The temple is a rare “double temple” where two separate sets of presiding deities are worshipped: 📜 Key Legends and Significance 🎨 Architecture & Special Features 📅 Festivals and Visit Info Category Details Location 1 km from Dindigul Bus Stand, Begampur area. Morning Timings 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM Evening Timings 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Specialty Two Shiva/Amman shrines in one complex.

The Soundararaja Perumal Temple in Thadikombu (approximately 9 km from Dindigul) is often referred to as the “Northern Abode” of the famous Kallazhagar Temple in Madurai. While the Nagapattinam temple is a Divya Desam, this Dindigul temple is celebrated primarily for its extraordinary Vijayanagara-era sculptures and its reputation as a “remedy temple” (Parihara Sthalam). 🏛️ History and Architecture 🕉️ Unique Deities & Shrines Unlike many other Vishnu temples, Thadikombu is famous for several specific sub-shrines that attract devotees for unique reasons: 📜 The Legend (Sthala Purana) The legend mirrors that of the Madurai Alagar Temple. A sage named Mandukya was cursed to live as a frog. While he performed penance on the banks of the Kudaganaru River, he was harassed by a demon named Thalasuran. Lord Vishnu (as Alagar) appeared from Madurai, destroyed the demon, and relieved the sage of his curse. At the sage’s request, the Lord stayed here as Soundararaja Perumal (“The Beautiful King”). 📅 Practical Information

Arulmigu Sri Kottai Mariamman Temple is the most famous and ancient landmark in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Mariamman (the goddess of rain and fertility), it is a powerful spiritual center that reflects the rich history of the region. Historical Significance Architecture & Layout Unique Features & Beliefs Major Festivals Temple Timings: