Uthanda VelayudhaSamy Temple, Uthiyur

Uthiyur Hills, India

Arulmigu Uthanda Velayudhaswamy temple (Arulmigu Uttaṇṭa vēlāyudhasāmy tirukkōvil) is a historic 9th century old Hindu temple located on the Uthiyur Hills near Uthiyur in the Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to lord Velayudhasamy, a form of Kartikeya and his consorts Valli and Deivanai. The temple is located at the hilltop of the ancient Hills patronised by Arunagirinathar authored Thiruppugal. It is one of the most prominent temples of Lord Muruga in Tirupur district. It is located along the Erode - Dharapuram Tamil Nadu State Highway 83A, 14Km from town of Kangeyam and 18Km from Dharapuram.

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