Kurinji Andavar Temple

🛕 Lord Unknown | 📍 Kodaikanal, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Hill Temple Murugan Temple South India Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 07:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 07:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March

📸 Photography

Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Kurinji Andavar Temple is a famous hill temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, known as the God of Hills. The temple is spiritually significant for devotees seeking success, health, and prosperity. It is also associated with the rare Kurinji flower that blooms once every 12 years.

🏛 Temple History

The temple was built in 1936 by Lady Ramanathan. It is named after the Kurinji flower, which is native to this region. The temple offers a panoramic view of the Palani hills and has become a major spiritual and tourist attraction in Kodaikanal.

Daily Poojas

No daily poojas available.

🔱 Special Rituals

No special rituals available.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit early morning for less crowd
Combine visit with nearby viewpoints
Best during winter season

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional wear preferred

Photography: Yes

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Vibuthi, Panchamirtham

🧭 How to Reach

🚆 Railway: Kodai Road (80.00 km)

✈ Airport: Madurai Airport (120.00 km)

🚌 Bus Stand: Kodaikanal Bus Stand (3.00 km)