Panpoli Murugan Temple is located at Panpoli Village near Tenkasi
in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. The shrine nestles atop a hill and one has
to climb 625 steps to reach the shrine.
Legend has it that in the beginning only Vel – the lance of
Muruga was worshipped in the temple. The temple priest once had a dream. In the
dream, Muruga asked him to retrieve a Muruga murti (idol) from a nearby anthill
and install it in the temple. The priest informed the king about this dream.
The murti was discovered and installed in the temple.
The hill atop which the shrine is located is also known as
Trikoodamalai.
One climbs the hill after offering prayers to Vallabha
Vinayaka murti at the foothill. Two padukas also can be seen here. As one climb
the 625 steps one can see another shrine of Vinayaka and one dedicated to
Idumban.
The sacred spring near the temple atop the hill is known as
Ashta Padmakulam (also known as Poonjunai.
Murits of Sapta Kannikas can be seen near the spring atop
the hill.
It is believed that those people born in Vishaka Nakshatra
will attain peace and prosperity after visiting the temple.
There is also a shrine dedicated to Shodasa Vinayaka in the
temple.
Tarpan on the steps of the hill shrine
It is believed that departed ancestors live on the steps of
the shrine. Therefore it is considered highly meritorious to perform Tarpan on the
steps of the shrine.
Panpoli Murugan Temple Timings
6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM