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Pudukkottai's Viramalai Murugan Temple: Santhana Kottai Cave Becomes a Spiritual Hub!
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News18•20-09-2026, 12:16
Pudukkottai's Viramalai Murugan Temple: Santhana Kottai Cave Becomes a Spiritual Hub!
- •The Santhana Kottai Cave within the Viramalai Murugan Temple in Pudukkottai is emerging as a significant spiritual destination.
- •This naturally formed cave, believed to be a place where sages performed penance, maintains a cool environment.
- •Couples seeking children perform special prayers here and return to offer thanks after their wishes are fulfilled.
- •The cave is named Santhana Kottai due to a 'Santhana Tharu' tree that stood before it when Arunagirinathar visited centuries ago.
- •Special anointing ceremonies and free meals are held on Amavasya and Pournami; the cave is open daily from 4:30 PM for meditation.
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Around 600 to 700 years ago, when Arunagirinathar visited the cave, a tree called 'Santhana Tharu' stood in front of it, which led to the name Santhana Kottai Cave.
Couples seeking the blessing of a child perform special prayers in this cave and customarily return to offer thanks after their wishes are fulfilled.
The Santhana Kottai Cave is open daily for meditation and worship starting from 4:30 PM.
