However, She was skeptical of the boy’s true identity which was revealed to her as Lord Murugan himself. This incident left Avviayar humbled by the clever wordplay and the poetic knowledge of the little boy. The boy asked innocently, why was she trying to cool down the fruit blowing, which was already cold. The fruits were coated with the sand, so Avviayar blew them to remove it. Smilingly, the boy shook the tree, as many fruits fell, all of which were collected by her. The boy asked if she wanted a hot fruit or a cold one, which confused Avviayar but was tired to argue and opted for the cold one. Driven by hunger and thirst, she agreed instantly. The boy asked Avviayar if she would like some fruits. A small boy appeared out of nowhere and stood on the tree. According to the pages drenched in the antiquity of the Hindu folklore, Lord Murugan who was well-versed with his devotee wanted to teach her a lesson and took the shape of a ten-year-old boy in here in Solaimalai.Īfter having achieved everything in her life, Avviayar was resting under a Naaval tree, trying to figure out what lied next for her. This had started to make her audacious over her abilities. Her exceptional vocabulary and dexterity in the language made her works stand apart, in the list of even the greatest of the poets. Though it is sixth among the Arupadaiveedugal(the six abodes), in terms of visitors, it still attracts plenty of devotees all over the world with its soothing charm and the lush green flora-fauna that surround the temple.Īvvaiyar was a renowned and legendary Tamil poetess and a name behind one of the most famous and appreciated works ever written in Hindu folklore. The famous Tamil poet Nakkeerarm mentioned Solaimalai in his Tamil Poem Tirumurukaatruppadai. Being the only temple amongst the six holy abodes where Lord Murugan blesses his devotees along with both his consorts, he stands along with Goddess Valli and Devayani. As per the Hindu mythology, Lord Murugan split the demon king Surapadman in half with the Vel during their vicious battle. Temple walkable from chennimalai bus stand.It is said that the Azhagar Kovil was the original home to the main deity of this temple, and the deity was later relocated to Pazhamudircholai during Thirumalai Nayak’s rule in Madurai.įor ages, the Vel, which is the weapon of Lord Muruga’s primary weapon Vel(an ancient spear), which was crafted and handed over to Lord Muruga by goddess Parvati is worshipped as the presiding deity in the shrine. Travel time from Erode to Chennimalai is 1 hour by govt bus. Whether you are god believer, spiritual seeker or not, just visit the hill top to take a look at the city and feel the cool air. It seems the place attacts lots of crowd during festival times. Highly recommended to carry your own water bottles and foods if travelling with old people and kids. Temple looked newly constructed, but people says it has its own history. Old people may find it tough to climb all along. Behind the chennimalai murugan temple at the top, stairs are still there to climb which leads you to siddhar temple. Crowd was less during my visit as i visited during week days. Steps in late evening looked very deserted. Not Recommended to climb during late evenings as it was dark without proper lighting. Many mandapams are there to take rest during your climb. I visited by climbing the stairs which was also a very nice experience. One can visit with your private vehicle or temple bus, though temple bus frequency is less.