Sri Theerthagreeswarar Temple is located on the hilltop of Theerthamalai close to Harur in Dharmapuri District. Theerthamalai in ancient times was called as Thavasagiri There is a small Welcome Arch leading to the Temple. There is no motorable ghat road to reach the Temple top and hence Devotees are forced to park their vehicles at the foothill and walk all the way up to the Temple which comprises of more than 300 steps. There is another primary Temple at the foot hill. The full name of the Temple is Sri Vadivambika Samedha Sri Theerthagireshwarar Temple. It is said to be an ancient Temple and its exact origin is still unknown. The Purohits say that it is between 1000 to 2000 years old. The Chola Rulers are believed to have shown interest in building this Temple and it is said that King Rajendra Cholan had visited this Temple few times during his lifetime. The Vijayanagara Rulers too had a big hand in developing the Temple to its current level. Though located on a hill top the Temple premises gives a picturesque ambience with several Theerthams or Lakes all around it. The Presiding Deity of Sri Theerthagireshwarar is seen East facing in the Sanctum Sanctorum and He looks dazzling to the eyes of the onlookers and Devotees. The Presiding Deity is a Swayambhu Shiva Lingam here. His Consort Goddess Vadivambika is seen in Her Shrine Blessing the Devotees in a standing posture. It is believed that Lord Rama during His eventful lifetime had performed 2 Shiva Poojas. The earlier Shiva Pooja was peformed by Rama in Rameswaram whereas the second Shiva pooja was performed in Theerthamalai in Harur. It is said that Rama shot an arrow needing water and thus the Temple's Theertham or Pushkarani was formed. This Sacred Tank or Pushkarani is known as Rama Theertham. There is another Pushkarani too and this is known as Hanuman Theertham. The Sthala Viruksham is Pavazhamalli Tree. The Temple has exclusive Sub Shrines for Siddhi Vinayagar and Hanuman. The 10 day Maasi festival during February / March along with a Maha Shivarathiri draws lots of Devotees to this Temple. Ardent Devotees from far and near tonsure their hair and they do ear boring for their kids. 

 Contact Details:  Naga Iyer and Balaji Sivan 99653 13631 

Temple Timing:  7 AM to 5.30 PM Continuous

Distance from Morappur to Theerthamalai is 28 Kms

Distance from Harur to Theerthamalai is 17 Kms

Distance from Dharmapuri to Theerthamalai is 57 Kms

Distance from Krishnagiri to Theerthamalai is 69 Kms

Distance from Salem to Theerthamalai is 77 Kms

Distance from Yercaud to Theerthamalai is 79 Kms

Distance from Rishivandhiyam to Theerthamalai is 93 Kms

Distance from Hosur to Theerthamalai is 121 Kms

Distance from Denkanikottai to Theerthamalai is 124 Kms

Distance from Kanakapura to Theerthamalai is 182 Kms

Distance from Bengaluru to Theerthamalai is 162 Kms

Distance from Ambur to Theerthamalai is 85 Kms

Distance from Karur to Theerthamalai is 168 Kms

Distance from Cheyyar to Theerthamalai is 145 Kms

Distance from Virinchipuram to Theerthamalai is 123 Kms

Distance from Vellore to Theerthamalai is 135 Kms

Distance from Kanchipuram to Theerthamalai is 203 Kms

Distance from Theerthagiri to Theerthamalai is 145 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Theerthamalai is 268 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Morappur R.S.

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