About Pazhamudhir Solai Temple

Palamuthir Solai is the last army camp of Lord Muruga, where he graces with his consorts, both Valli and Deivanai. This temple is nestled between the wild greens of the Alagar hills. There is a small spring above this temple, and the water from this spring contains lots of spiritual powers. This temple is at a distance of 19 km from Madurai.

Saga Behind the Temple:

The legend has it that this is the place where Lord Muruga disguised himself as a small boy and tested the knowledge of his pious devotee and the poetess Avvaiyar, by asking the question whether she wants sutta palam or sudatha palam (Blackberry). Even now, there stands the naval tree (blackberry) beside the temple and is worshipped by all.

Speciality:

Out of the usual, the blackberry tree here blossoms in the month of October-November (the month when the Sashti festival is commemorated) rather than July-September; it is considered to be a world miracle.

Architectural Significance: 

The Pazhamudhir Solai Temple, located in Pazhamudircholai, near Madurai, features stunning Nayak-era architecture. The temple features a beautiful stone-carved Navaranga Mandapam, along with a distinctive tower. The temple sits between a vast dense forest, and features the nearby Silambar River and Noopura Ganga natural spring.

Other features:

Prayer: People come to this temple to free themselves from the sins, obstacles in marriage or childbirth, and to have a prosperous life.

Truck: There are no steps to this temple, and so the temple administration started a van service to and from this temple. Trekking lovers can use the trekking path on the way to the hills.

How to Reach Pazhamudhir Cholai?

Palamuthir Solai is located near Madurai city.

• Bus: There are surplus buses to this temple from Madurai Periyar bus stand, Pudur, and Thirumangalam bus stand.
• Train: Madurai Junction is very handy to this temple.
• Airport: The nearest airport to this temple is Madurai.