Envis Centre, Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India

Printed Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Mandiragiri

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

Mandiragiri  (Senjeri Malai, Mantragiri) is located in Malaippalayam  near Udumalaippettai and Pollachi

Significance

 

Mandiragiri is located in Malaippalayam  near Udumalaippettai and Pollachi is an ancient shrine to Murugan, revered by the Tiruppukazh hymns of the saint poet Arunagirinathar of Tiruvannamalai. Arunagirinathar refers to Mandiramalai as Tenserigiri.The Perumaal malai Vishnu temple is located nearby

Legends

 

This temple is built on a small hill, accessed by a motorable road, as well as a flight of steps. The [presiding deity Mantrachala Perumaan is Subramanyar, enshrined with his consorts Valli and Deivayanai. Other shrines here include those to Ganesha, Shiva, Parvati and Vishnu. Water springs by name Idumban Sunai, Darbai sunai and Theertha sunai are seen on the hill.

Festival

 

The annual festival here is celebrated in the month of Thai.