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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.