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(Kodaikanal is also known as Kodai)


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Kurinji Temple, Kodaikanal
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Kurinji Temple

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Kodaikanal

Kurinji Andavar Temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga who is considered to be the God of the Hills as per Tamil literature. In Tamil, Kurinji means “hilly region� and the word Andavar refers to “God�.

This temple is located at about 5 km from the bus station and the summer festival that is most anticipated event by the locals is celebrated in the month of May every year. Thousands of devotees visit this temple during the summer festival to seek the blessings of Lord Muruga.

One can get a good view of Vaigai dam and Palani hills from the hill on which the temple is located.



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