Ideal Duration: 2-3 hours
Open Time: Throughout the year
Nearest Airport: Tuticorin
Nearest Railway Station: Eraniel
The temple is built on the foothills of Veli Malai where according to legends Lord Muruga enacted a drama to win the heart of Valli, the divine child found in the hillock by Nambi Arasan, a chieftain ruled over the place with Thirukurangudi (Valliyoor) as his capital. The temple faces east and can be reached by a flight of 38 steps. Beyond the comparatively small but beautiful raja gopuram, Veerabagu and Veeramagendra stand guard of the Lord. The statue of Muruga in the Moolasthanam is in standing posture. It is eight feet eight inches height in Varaha Eastham. The height of the statue of Valli Amman is to the left side of the Lord in standing posture and six feet two inches high. Come with family and friends and visit this religious place in Kanyakumari.
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