Sri Kurinchi Andavar Temple is located in Kodaikanal which is a well known hill resort in Dindigul District. This Temple was initiated and built by a British woman in the year 1936. It is said that this British woman was fond of Hindu Gods and Hinduism subsequently changing her name to Leelavathy. The Temple has a conventional three tiered Rajagopuram. On entering the Temple a huge Vel or Spear which is the Divine weapon of Sri Murugan is firmly rooted to the ground. Next is a tall Dwajasthambam or Kodi Maram and next to this is a four pillared Mandapam beneath which a small Neivedhya Peedam or Bali Peedam and a Mayil Vaahanam or Peacock Vaahana Idol look towards the Moolasthanam.

The Presiding Deity of this Temple is Sri Murugan who is known here as Sri Kurinchi Andavar. Kurinchi is the name of a Flower which blooms and blossoms once in 12 years. Generally it is believed that Sri Murugan has a Temple for Himself in most of the Hills. Hence it is no surprising that this part of Kodaikanal was chosen as His choicest place to build this Temple. There are Sub Shrines within this Temple for Sri Vinayagar, Maha Vishnu, Garudan and Sri Hanuman. Apart from these Sub Shrines there is a Navagraha Sannadhi too. This Temple comes under the care of Sri Palani Murugan Temple in Palani. Being a Tourist centre and a much sought after Hill Station there is a steady inflow of Devotees and Tourists alike. The Tourists come from all over India and abroad too. People are delighted to have a glimpse of Sri Murugan Temple, Palani from here. Shasti, Thai Poosam, Aadi Kiruthigai, Vaikasi Visakam are conducted with great fanfare.

Contact Details: 90433 25105

Temple Timing: 7 AM 11 AM and 4 PM 7.30 PM

Distance from Thiruparankundram to Kodaikanal is 120 Kms

Distance from Palani to Kodaikanal is 64 Kms

Distance from Vilpatti to Kodaikanal is 6 Kms

Distance from Dindigul to Kodaikanal is 94 Kms

Distance from Madurai to Kodaikanal is 118 Kms

Distance from Tiruchirappalli or Trichy to Vilpatti is 200 Kms

Distance from Viralimalai to Kodaikanal is 168 Kms

Distance from Pazhamudhircholai to Kodaikanal is 126 Kms

Distance from Marudhamalai to Kodaikanal is 178 Kms

Distance from Valliyoor to Kodaikanal is 306 Kms

Distance from Thiruchendhur to Kodaikanal is 296 Kms

Distance from Swamimalai to Kodaikanal is 294 Kms

Distance from Thiruttani to Kodaikanal is 524 Kms

Distance from Sankarankoil to Kodaikanal is 192 Kms

Distance from Tenkasi to Kodaikanal is 231 Kms

Distance from Pollachi to Kodaikanal is 129 Kms

Distance from Thirunelveli or Tirunelveli to Kodaikanal is 263 Kms

Distance from Coimbatore to Kodaikanal is 166 Kms

Distance from Palakkad to Kodaikanal is 174 Kms

Distance from Thrissur to Kodaikanal is 232 Kms

Distance from Peruvayal to Kodaikanal is 244 Kms

Distance from Yercaud to Kodaikanal is 291 Kms

Distance from Yelagiri to Kodaikanal is 402 Kms

Distance from Vennaimalai to Kodaikanal is 173 Kms

Distance from Mohanur to Kodaikanal is 186 Kms

Distance from Salem to Kodaikanal is 268 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Kodaikanal is 525 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Kodai Road R.S.

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