Sathuragiri Hills (; ), also known as "Chathuragiri" or "Sundara Mahalingam",
is a
pilgrimage
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site located 10 km from
Watrap
Watrap {{IPA-ta, ʋattiɾaːjiɾɯppɯ, lang) is a taluk in Virudhunagar District, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
History
Watrap's traditional name before the British came was Vatratha Iruppu, which translates as "surplus water".
Cult ...
, near
Srivilliputhur
Srivilliputhur (), is a Municipality in Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. As of 2011, the town had a population of 75,396. The most important landmark of Srivilliputhur is 11-tiered tower structure dedicated to the Vatapat ...
, in the state of
Tamil Nadu
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in South
India
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.
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
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...
and
full moon
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days and on two
Pradhosham days . Visiting hours are between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Origin of the name
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
External links
Chennai to Chathuragiri route map and distance* http://www.sathuragiritemple.tnhrce.in
*https://www.tripadvisor.in/HotelsNear-g2305754-d8321021-Sathuragiri_Shiva_Temple-Srivilliputhur_Virudhunagar_District_Tamil_Nadu.html
{{coord missing, Tamil Nadu
Madurai district
Hills of Tamil Nadu