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{{Short description|Temple in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, India}}
{{Infobox temple|name=Arulmigu Uthanda Velayudhaswamy Temple|image=Uthanda-Velayudhasamy-Uthiyur.png|alt=|caption=Uthanda Velayudhaswamy HillTemple at [[Uthiyur Hills]]|map_type=India Tamil Nadu|map_caption=Location in [[Tamil Nadu]]|coordinates={{coord|10|53|31|N|77|31|28|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}|country=[[India]]|state=[[Tamil Nadu]]|district=[[Tiruppur district|Tiruppur]]|location=[[Uthiyur Hills]]|elevation_m=314|deity=Velayudhasamy([[Kartikeya]]), [[Valli]], [[Devasena|Deivanai]]|festivals=[[Thaipoosam]], [[Panguni Uthiram]], [[Karthikai Deepam]]|architecture=[[Dravidian architecture]]|temple_quantity=|monument_quantity=10 shrines|inscriptions=9th century Tamil|year_completed=|creator=[[Siddhar|Kongana Siddhar]]|website=[https://hrce.tn.gov.in/hrcehome/index_temple.php?tid=10204/ Uthanda Velayudasamy Uthiyur HRCE]|tradition=[[Agama (Hinduism)|Karana Agama]], [[Shaiva Siddhanta]]|functional_status=functional|governing_body=[[Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department]]|temple_board=Commissioner, Sivanmalai, Tiruppur|established=9th century AD}}'''Arulmigu Uthanda Velayudhaswamy temple''' ''(Arulmigu Uttaṇṭa vēlāyudhasāmy tirukkōvil)'' is a historic 9th century old Hindu temple located on the [[Uthiyur Hills]] near [[Uthiyur]] in the [[Tiruppur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It is dedicated to lord [[Kartikeya|''Velayudhasamy'']], a form of [[Kartikeya]] and his consorts [[Valli]] and [[Devasena|Deivanai]]. The temple is located at the hilltop of the ancient Hills patronised by [[Arunagirinathar]] authored [[Thiruppugal]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://hrce.tn.gov.in/hrcehome/temple_list.php|title=Government of Tamil Nadu – Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department|website=hrce.tn.gov.in|access-date=2022-08-09|archive-date=2022-08-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809110838/https://hrce.tn.gov.in/hrcehome/temple_list.php|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tamilvu.org/library/thirukkovil/Coimbatore/Form2.html|title=Thirukkovil Details Form 2, CBE region|website=www.tamilvu.org|access-date=2022-08-11|archive-date=2022-01-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128070229/http://www.tamilvu.org/library/thirukkovil/Coimbatore/Form2.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

It is one of the most prominent temples of Lord Muruga in [[Tiruppur district|Tirupur district]]. It is located along the [[State Highway 83A (Tamil Nadu)|Erode - Dharapuram Tamil Nadu State Highway 83A]], 14Km from town of [[Kangeyam]] and 18Km from [[Dharapuram]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple : Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple Details {{!}} Uthanda Velayutha Swami- Uthiyur {{!}} Tamilnadu Temple {{!}} உத்தண்ட வேலாயுத சுவாமி |url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=1547 |access-date=2022-08-12 |website=[[Dinamalar]] |archive-date=2022-07-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727110855/https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=1547 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Functioning ==
This Shaivite temple built in [[dravidian architecture]] follows [[Agama (Hinduism)|Karana Agama]] rules based on [[Shaiva Siddhanta|Saiva Siddhanta]] philosophy. 2 periods of puja have been conducted for this temple. This temple owns 1500 acres of land. Annual festival is held on [[Phalguna|Panguni month]] in this temple. This temple is an important pilgrimage for [[Dhandayuthapani Temple|Palani]] [[Padayatra|Pada Yatra]] devotees.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tamilvu.org/library/thirukkovil/Coimbatore/Form1.html|title=www.tamilvu.org Temples Coimbatore comm - Form1.html|access-date=2022-08-12|archive-date=2022-01-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128070104/http://www.tamilvu.org/library/thirukkovil/Coimbatore/Form1.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://koyil.siththan.org/archives/2628|title=அருள்மிகு உத்தண்ட வேலாயுத சுவாமி திருக்கோயில், ஊதியூர் – Aalayangal.com|website=koyil.siththan.org|access-date=2022-08-09|archive-date=2021-10-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019121350/http://koyil.siththan.org/archives/2628|url-status=live}}</ref>

== History ==
The temple belongs to the ninth century. This temple is considered auspicious for [[Kongu Vellalar|Kongu Velalar Gounder]] community as it is partionised by sage Konganar who is a [[Siddhar]] from the same community. The [[Uthiyur Hills]] is referred to as ''Uthimalai'' in the [[Thiruppugal|Thirupugal]] anthology (songs 611, 612).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/New.php?id=1547|title=Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple : Uthanda Velayutha Swami Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple Details {{!}} Uthanda Velayutha Swami- Uthiyur {{!}} Tamilnadu Temple {{!}} உத்தண்ட வேலாயுத சுவாமி|website=[[Dinamalar]]|access-date=2022-08-09|archive-date=2021-10-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019094952/https://temple.dinamalar.com/New.php?id=1547|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://koyil.siththan.org/archives/2628|title=அருள்மிகு உத்தண்ட வேலாயுத சுவாமி திருக்கோயில், ஊதியூர் – Aalayangal.com|website=koyil.siththan.org|access-date=2022-08-09|archive-date=2021-10-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019121350/http://koyil.siththan.org/archives/2628|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.templeyatra.com/hymns/Tiruppugazh/Udhimalai.html|title=தல யாத்திரை - அருணகிரிநாதர் திருப்புகழ் - ஊதிமலை|website=www.templeyatra.com|access-date=2022-08-11|archive-date=2022-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813004512/http://www.templeyatra.com/hymns/Tiruppugazh/Udhimalai.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vaidhayashala |first=TKN Siddha Ayurveda |date=2016-03-21 |title=Konganar Siddhar -Life history, Books, Jeeva Samadhi. {{!}} TKN Siddha Ayurveda Vaidhyashala (Hospital) |url=https://www.tknsiddha.com/medicine/konganar-siddhar/,%20https://www.tknsiddha.com/medicine/konganar-siddhar/ |access-date=2022-08-12 |website=www.tknsiddha.com |language=en-US }}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Siddhar Charithiram : Konganar |url=https://www.anaadifoundation.org/blog/parnika/siddhar-charithiram-konganar/ |access-date=2022-08-12 |website=Anaadi Foundation Blog |language=en |archive-date=2022-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304101858/https://www.anaadifoundation.org/blog/parnika/siddhar-charithiram-konganar/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Temple board ==
This temple has a sanctums for Kalikumaraswamy, Kailasanadhar and Idumbakumarasamy. The temple is under the control of the [[Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department|Hindu Charities Department]] under the category of Principal Temples. It is administered by a non-hereditary trustee system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.valaitamil.com/murugan-temple-arulmigu-uthanda-velautha-suvami-thirukoyil-t800.html|title=அருள்மிகு உத்தண்ட வேலாயுத சுவாமி திருக்கோயில் {{!}} arulmigu uthanda velautha suvami thirukoyil|website=ValaiTamil|access-date=2022-08-09|archive-date=2022-08-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809115747/https://www.valaitamil.com/murugan-temple-arulmigu-uthanda-velautha-suvami-thirukoyil-t800.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Temple structure ==
It is situated 100 steps above the ground on top of the [[Uthiyur Hills|Uthiyur hills]]. The temple entrance is on the south side. In the east is the Rajagopuram with the gate. In the sanctum sanctorum, Uthanda Velayudha Swami stands five feet high towards the east. It is noteworthy that his statue is located towards the west in the direction of Lord Palani. Adjacent to him are the shrines of Lord Ganesha and Bhairava.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/devotional/devotionaltopnews/2020/06/16074052/1617898/othimalai-velayutha-swamy-temple.vpf|title=ஊதிமலை உத்தண்ட வேலாயுதசுவாமி திருத்தலம் {{!}} othimalai velayutha swamy temple|date=2020-06-16|website=Maalaimalar|language=English|access-date=2021-10-17|archive-date=2021-10-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017120150/https://www.maalaimalar.com/devotional/devotionaltopnews/2020/06/16074052/1617898/othimalai-velayutha-swamy-temple.vpf|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/New.php?id=1547|title=Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple : Uthanda Velayutha Swami Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple Details {{!}} Uthanda Velayutha Swami- Uthiyur {{!}} Tamilnadu Temple {{!}} உத்தண்ட வேலாயுத சுவாமி|website=[[Dinamalar]]|access-date=2021-10-17|archive-date=2021-10-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017160933/https://temple.dinamalar.com/New.php?id=1547|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Other shrines in Uthiyur Hills ==
Konkana Siddhar Temple and Thavapeedam, Uthandavelayudaswamy Temple, Mariamman Temple, Idumbakumaraswamy Temple, Uchivinayakar Thirukoil, Hanumantharayaswamy Temple, Prakalanayaki Sametha - Kailasanathar Temple, Chetty Thambiran Siddhar Temple are other temples located in the Uthiyur Hills.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

== References ==
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[[Category:Murugan temples in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Tiruppur district]]

Uthanda Velayudhaswamy temple, Uthiyur - Revision history

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