Virudhachalam Sri Kolanjiappar Temple Timings, History

Sri Kolanjiappar Temple is an ancient temple located in Manavalanallur village, Virudhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu. The Presiding Deity is Lord Murugan facing east and he is worshipped as Kolanji Appar with a height of 3 feet and he is Swayambhu (self-manifested). The Temple is very near to Virudhachalam Vriddhagiriswarar Temple and the temple is under the Tamil Nadu Endowment Board.

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of their Salvation, Wealth, Relief from diseases, Purchase of vehicles, and Gain Knowledge. Cattle, Rooster, Hens, Money equal to their weight, Tonsuring, and carrying milk pots are offered by the devotees. Maavilakku worship is followed on Fridays of Aadi (July-August) and Fridays of Thai month (January-February).

Main Deity: Sri Kolanjiappar (Murugan)
Holy Water: Manimutharu.
Temple Tree: Kolanji Tree

Virudhachalam Sri Kolanjiappar Temple Timings:

Morning: 6.30 AM to 12.00 Noon
Evening: 5.00 PM to 8.30 PM

Sri Kolanji Appar Temple Pooja Schedule:

8.00 AM – Kalasandhi
12.00 Noon – Uchikala Pooja
6.00 PM – Sayarakshai
8.15 pPM – Arthajama Pooja

Virudhachalam Sri Kolanjiappar Temple History:

As per Hindu legend, Sundarar, the famous Nayanmar saint in the Saivite tradition belonging to the 8th century, came to Virudhachalam (called Thirumudukundram) during his old age. He sang praise of the Vriddhagiriswarar. Shiva was very pleased with his rendition and wanted to have him sing a song again. He sent his son Muruga in the form of a hunter to the Kolanji forest through which Sundarar was traversing.

The hunter took away the belongings of Sundarar. He demanded the hunter to return his belongings for which the hunter wanted him to be back at Virudhachalam. Understanding that it is a divine play, Sundarar returned to Virudhachalam temple and sang praise of Shiva again. Vrida means old age and hence the place was called Virudhachalam as Sundarar came to the place during his old age. Muruga subsequently set his abode in the Kolanji forest as Kolanjiappar.

Sri Kolanji Appar Temple Festivals:

10 day Panguni Uthiram
Chitra Poornima
10-day Vasanth Utsav with Laksharchana
On Karthika star days an idol is made with sandal paste is placed on a Peeta with a crown and worshipped as Kolanji Appar.
Krithika day in the month of Aadi.

How To Reach Arulmigu Kolanjiappar Temple:

By Air:
The Nearest airports are Trichy 118 km and Chennai 208 km.
By Rail:
The Nearest railway station is Virudhachalam Railway station.
By Road:
Manavalanallur is 2 km far from Virudhachalam. Town buses and private vehicles are available from Viruddhachalam to Manavalanallur.
40 km from Ulundurpettai.
25 km from Chidambaram.

Sri Kolanjiappar Temple Address:

Arulmigu Kolanjiappar Temple,
Manavalanallur Road,
Virudhachalam,
Tamil Nadu – 606001.