KARAMADAI - kURUNDAMALAI MURUGAN TEMPLE

It is a holy hill temple dedicated to Murugan. It is a temple with a difference.  Atop the hill, there lies this holy modern temple built in the Dravidian  architectural style, enshrining an enchanting image of Murugan. And Valli Ammal installed in cave close by is luring a steady stream of devotees perennially This august cave has a legend instrumental to raising the glory of this temple to a great extent. It is the sacrosanct abode of Valli the darling- spouse of Lord Muruga and she is said to be abiding in it for over centuries now, even before the construction of the temple. The priest praising the glory of this kshetra says that the Valli Ammal Sunai - water spring existing here is very sacred and adoring to this deity confers special benefits. Regular prayers are offered with due devotion. Annual festivals draw huge crowds.

It lies in Karamadai village of Coimbatore district, accessible by bus.

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