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'''Sathuragiri Hills''' ({{lang|ta|சதுரகிரி}}; {{transl|ta|ISO|caturakiri}}), also known as "Chathuragiri" or "Sundara Mahalingam",<ref>https://www.sanskritimagazine.com/hindu-temples/sathuragiri-hill-chathuragiri-the-abode-of-siddhas/</ref> is a [[pilgrimage]] site located 10 km from [[Watrap]], near [[Srivilliputhur]], in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]] in South [[India]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sanskritimagazine.com/hindu-temples/sathuragiri-hill-chathuragiri-the-abode-of-siddhas/|title=Sathuragiri Hill (Chathuragiri) - The Abode of Siddhas|date=2018-03-13|website=Sanskriti - Hinduism and Indian Culture Website|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-01}}</ref> The hills are a part of the [[Western ghats]]. | '''Sathuragiri Hills''' ({{lang|ta|சதுரகிரி}}; {{transl|ta|ISO|caturakiri}}), also known as "Chathuragiri" or "Sundara Mahalingam",<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sanskritimagazine.com/hindu-temples/sathuragiri-hill-chathuragiri-the-abode-of-siddhas/|title=Sathuragiri Hill (Chathuragiri) - the Abode of Siddhas|date=13 March 2018}}</ref> is a [[pilgrimage]] site located 10 km from [[Watrap]], near [[Srivilliputhur]], in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]] in South [[India]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sanskritimagazine.com/hindu-temples/sathuragiri-hill-chathuragiri-the-abode-of-siddhas/|title=Sathuragiri Hill (Chathuragiri) - The Abode of Siddhas|date=2018-03-13|website=Sanskriti - Hinduism and Indian Culture Website|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-01}}</ref> The hills are a part of the [[Western ghats]]. | ||
There are a few specific days when the general public is permitted to visit the Sathuragiri Hills. These days include [[new moon]] and [[full moon]] days and on two [[Pradosha|Pradhosham]] days . Visiting hours are between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. | There are a few specific days when the general public is permitted to visit the Sathuragiri Hills. These days include [[new moon]] and [[full moon]] days and on two [[Pradosha|Pradhosham]] days . Visiting hours are between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. | ||
== Origin of the name == | == Origin of the name == | ||
The name Sathuragiri originates from the words "Chathur" | The name Sathuragiri originates from the words "Chathur" means "Four," and "Giri" means "Hill." An alternative origin for the name is attributed to the fact that the hill is square-shaped and therefore known as "Chathuragiri." Sathuragiri is known as the Abode of God. | ||
Sathuragiri is known as the Abode of God | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Sathuragiri
சதுரகிரி Mahalingam temple | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Virudhunagar |
| Government | |
| • Body | Panchayat |
| Elevation | 995 m (3,264 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 625703 |
| Nearest city | Madurai |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Theni |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | usilampatti |
| Civic agency | Panchayat(saptur) |
| Climate | Tropical wet and dry (Köppen) |
| Website | www |
Sathuragiri Hills (சதுரகிரி; caturakiri), also known as "Chathuragiri" or "Sundara Mahalingam",[1] is a pilgrimage site located 10 km from Watrap, near Srivilliputhur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India.[2] The hills are a part of the Western ghats.
There are a few specific days when the general public is permitted to visit the Sathuragiri Hills. These days include new moon and full moon days and on two Pradhosham days . Visiting hours are between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Origin of the name[edit | edit source]
The name Sathuragiri originates from the words "Chathur" means "Four," and "Giri" means "Hill." An alternative origin for the name is attributed to the fact that the hill is square-shaped and therefore known as "Chathuragiri." Sathuragiri is known as the Abode of God.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Sathuragiri Hill (Chathuragiri) - the Abode of Siddhas". 13 March 2018.
- ↑ "Sathuragiri Hill (Chathuragiri) - The Abode of Siddhas". Sanskriti - Hinduism and Indian Culture Website. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2020.