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- Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Poombarai near Kodaikanal in Dindigul.
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Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Poombarai near Kodaikanal in Dindigul. Around 10 to 12 centuries after returning from China, Bogar completed the Palani Andavar statue. He built one more Navabasanam Statue at the midpoint of the Palani and PoombariWestern gates.
A major attraction in Poombarai is the Kuzhanthai Velappar temple or Murugan temple that is believed to be associated with legends that are 3,000 years old. The original temple was built by the Chera dynasty and is dedicated to Lord Muruga.
Kuzhanthai Velappar temple is a small temple in beautiful Poombarai village which is located 25kms from Kodaikanal city. The village settlements are around this temple. The views from this temple are beautiful with farmlands and the hills.
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The Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple (Kulandai Velayudha Swami Tirukkovil) has three thousand years of history and was consecrated by his holiness Bhogar. The idol is made of Dasabashanam. This temple comes under Pazhani Devasthanam.
Kuzhandai velappar temple is situated 20 kms away from kodaikanal, in Dindugal District, its falls under the Palani Devastanam. Kuzhalandai means Infant in Tamil, he carries his weapon Vel, hence the name Kuzhandai Velappar. A famous poet, Arunagiri Nadar has sung few songs on this Lord.
Kulanthai Velappar temple is situated in the village of Poombarai near Kodaikanal in Dindigul. There is a song/poem (Poombarai Velan) by Sage Arunagiri Nathar. It was this Murugan who saved Arunagiri Nathar from a demon by taking the form of a child. Hence the main deity of this temple is called Kuzhanthai Velappar.
The Kuzhanthai Velappar temple is one of the main attractions of the lovely Poombarai village in Kodai. Its a very old temple and attracts a lot of devotees. From here you also get some great views of the surrounding areas.
