| Kanneeswaramudaiyar |
| Devadanapatti |
| Periyakulam |
| Vaigai Dam |
| Vellappar Temple |
| Mavoothu Vellappar Temple Legend |
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The
main attraction in Mavoothu is the Vellappar Temple. This holy
shrine is situated in the Varushanad hill ranges, 20 kms from
Andipatti. Nestling among the hills, the temple is atop a peak,
surrounded by natural vegetation. Transport is available upto
the foothills only. Rainwater gathers around the mango trees
near this temple and flows downhill in torrents. This has given
the palce the name "mavoothu" which in Tamil stands
for "spring of the mango grove". This place
has a perennial water source. |
The main vigraha (idol) of
this temple was discovered by the local tribes called "Paliyars" while
the temple was constructed by the then Kandamanur Zamindar. The
temple has shrines of Vinayaka
and Saptakannikas. Curative Powers It is believed that a ritual bath in the spring and eating food cooked in the water will cure the incurable of diseases. Puja Timings 7.30 am to 8.30 am in the morning and 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm in the evening. Important Festivals Adi Amavasya (Blue Moon) and Thai Amavasya are celebrated with gaiety. There is also an annual festival in the month of Chithirai . |