THIRUVILAKKU - MURUGAN AMBALAM

This ancient Kerala temple commands grand spectacles of Nature in bloom, manifested in colourful flowers and eyeful thick green foliage around the hill. This hill is treated as Swamimalai or Tiruvoraham. And as Muruga sannidhis are few and far apart, Keralites visit quite often and offer prayers soulfully. Its natural scenery is another additional attraction for picnics and holiday camps. This Lord's benignty was eulogised by Arunagirinathar in songs. And they are inscribed on the walls of a well-built spacious mandap 'lying in front of the garbha griha. Regular and periodical festivals are celebrated with great éclat. Due to its vicinity to Tamilnadu border, Tamilians too visit more often than not and lustily participate in several festivals.

It lies between Nagarkoil and Tiruvananthapuram, and can be reached from Thiruvillaku bus stop by walk.

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