Pazhamudircholai Murugan
Sixth and final Padai Veedu. Famous as the place where Tamil poetess Avvaiyar met the boy-Murugan who cleverly humbled her pride in Tamil knowledge.
Paadal Petra Sthalam canonical status
One of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalangal — temples sung in the Tevaram hymns of the 63 Nayanars (7th–9th c. CE). These are the canonical Tamil Shaiva pilgrimage circuit.
Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations
MantraOm Namaḥ Śivāya
- Offerings
- bilva leavesmilk abhiṣekaflowers
- Sacred colours
- sandalwoodsaffron
🛕 Principal Temples
- Pazhamudircholai Murugan6th c. foundation; 17th c. additions📍 Pazhamudircholai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFestivals: Mahā Śivarātri · BrahmotsavamSixth Padai Veedu — where Murugan as boy humbled Avvaiyar
🎊 Festivals
- Mahā Śivarātri
- Annual Brahmotsavam