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Mahalaya Amavasai: Devotees Allowed to Visit Sathuragiri Hills from Tomorrow
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News18•07-10-2026, 11:43
Mahalaya Amavasai: Devotees Allowed to Visit Sathuragiri Hills from Tomorrow
- •The renowned Sathuragiri Sundara Mahalingam Temple is located in the Western Ghats near Vattairuppu in Virudhunagar district.
- •The forest department has granted permission for devotees to climb the hills and worship from October 8th to 11th for Purattasi Mahalaya Amavasai.
- •Permission to visit the hills is restricted and usually granted only on special occasions like Amavasai, Pournami, and Pradosham.
- •Tens of thousands of devotees are expected to visit the temple during this Mahalaya Amavasai period.
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The forest department has granted permission for devotees to climb the Sathuragiri Hills and worship at the Sundara Mahalingam Temple from October 8th until the 11th for Purattasi Mahalaya Amavasai.
The renowned Sathuragiri Sundara Mahalingam Temple is situated atop the Western Ghats near Vattairuppu in Virudhunagar district.
Permission to visit the Sathuragiri Hills is restricted and generally granted only on specific holy days such as Amavasai (new moon), Pournami (full moon), and Pradosham.
