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Abodes of Lord Muruga

 

41. Valliyur

 

 
Mulavar Valli Devayani sameda Subramaniyar
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Location

Valliyur is a small village located on Tirunelveli-Nagercoil Road near Nanguneri.

Architecture & History

This temple is a rock temple and was first discovered by Pandiya King. Legend here is Lord Muruga was worshipped by Indra and Sage Agastiyar. The Saravana poigai here was created by Lord Muruga with his spear. The Vel (spear) that Lord Muruga holds here is diamond studded and is of great beauty.