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Sri Muthumalai Murugan Kovil, Salem Murugan Temple

Salem Puthira Goundampalayam, Yethappur, Tamil Nadu 636119, India
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The Salem tallest Murugan temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war. The temple is located in Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is known for its 146-foot statue of Lord Murugan, which is the tallest Murugan statue in the world. The temple was built by the Sri Muthumalai Murugan Trust and was consecrated in 2022.

The temple is a popular tourist destination and attracts pilgrims from all over India. The temple is open from 6 am to 12 pm and from 4 pm to 8 pm. The temple is located on the Salem-Chennai national highway and is easily accessible by road.

The temple complex is spread over an area of 100 acres. The main temple is located in the center of the complex and is surrounded by several smaller shrines. The temple complex also has a large pond, a garden, and a guest house.

The main temple is a two-tiered structure with a pyramidal roof. The temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture. The walls of the temple are decorated with intricate carvings and sculptures. The temple is also home to a number of idols of Hindu gods and goddesses.

The 146-foot statue of Lord Murugan is located in the front of the main temple. The statue is made of bronze and is covered in gold. The statue is a popular tourist attraction and is often visited by pilgrims.

The temple is a popular place for worship and is also a popular tourist destination. The temple is open to all visitors and is a great place to learn about Hindu culture and religion.

Here are some of the things you can do at the Salem tallest Murugan temple:

Worship Lord Murugan: The temple is a popular place for worship and is a great place to offer your prayers to Lord Murugan.

See the 146-foot statue of Lord Murugan: The 146-foot statue of Lord Murugan is a popular tourist attraction and is often visited by pilgrims. Learn about Hindu culture and religion: The temple is a great place to learn about Hindu culture and religion.

Overall, the Salem tallest Murugan temple is a great place to visit for both religious and cultural purposes. The temple is a popular tourist destination and is a great place to learn about Hindu culture...

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This statue of Lord Murugan seems to be the tallest than the Malaysia Murugan by 6 feet. This is 146 feet. It is so tall that the statue can be seen from the Salem Chennai Highway.

The temple's main entrance is still under construction. The temple seems to be the enthusiast of Muthumalai Murugan Trust. Tiruvarur Thiagarajan, the same sculptor who made possible the Murugan murti at Batu Caves, sculpted the colossal murti of Subramanian.

There are many shops while you enter the temple. Right below the tallest Murugan statue is the temple's moola stanam and surrounding it is the arupadai Murugan statues on its wall. The idol in the moola stanam was decorated beautifully and was a treat to the eyes. However the tallest Murugan statue could still have been made better.

Pay ₹150 and take the lift to the top where you can reach the level of Murugan's face and have a closer look. The eyes of the statue are beautiful. There is a small Vel, spear within the large spear. It is said that this spear has performed pujai rituals at all the 6 sacred houses of Murugan. One can do abhishekam to this spear by paying ₹100 more. From the top you can also see the far mountain in which Murugan is facing to be in the shape of Murugan himself in sleeping position. This was amazing and astonishing. After you come down you can directly go to visit the Moolavar and go around the moolavar too. They give 1 photo of Murugan, and a vibhooti pack. You don't get these opportunities if you don't buy the ₹150 or ₹250 ticket.

Behind this tallest statue is a small hillock and at the top of it is the original Murugan temple of Muthumalai. It is a small temple again and there are a couple shops selling small idols, sacred threads, bracelets and so on. The path to the top is rocky, stoney and muddy and doesn't have proper steps. The view from the top is amazing.

They charge ₹50 for car parking and they collect it at the entrance from the highway. There is plenty of car parking space. They charge ₹5 per pair...

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Dated-29/10/2022 I was very much excited to visit this place to see a 146 feet lord Murugan statue especially in tamilnadu as I saw highest murugan statue located in Malaysia on tv only. It is exactly located at village called yethappur near attur in Salem district.we can see the statue from highways road itself. But to worship you get closer to the statue. There is huge parking space for both two,four wheeler and even bus too. From the main road to near the temple there were lots of shops to buy things and foods to eat. Entry restrictions over there for both men and women at gate with big holding. And we need to keep our sandals outside near the gate. The statue looks so elegant and vibrant with a mountain in backside. if you get closer to lord murugan statue and you need complete fully without coming out from not worship. The place is very clean and neat with water facility available for devotees. There is no money bank for the devotees to donate but they mention a bank account so you transfer you amount and you can get receipt. Inside the gate both the side surrounded with Pooja things for buying to worship and more shops to buy photo,panjamirtham,and other Pooja items for your home too. There is big sheded place available for devotees to take rest even in hot sun and rain. Devotees can do panneer abiseagam to lord Murugan statue through a lift which is built near the statue. Thank you hope you will have good atmosphere when...

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This statue of Lord Murugan seems to be the tallest than the Malaysia Murugan by 6 feet. This is 146 feet. It is so tall that the statue can be seen from the Salem Chennai Highway. The temple's main entrance is still under construction. The temple seems to be the enthusiast of Muthumalai Murugan Trust. Tiruvarur Thiagarajan, the same sculptor who made possible the Murugan murti at Batu Caves, sculpted the colossal murti of Subramanian. There are many shops while you enter the temple. Right below the tallest Murugan statue is the temple's moola stanam and surrounding it is the arupadai Murugan statues on its wall. The idol in the moola stanam was decorated beautifully and was a treat to the eyes. However the tallest Murugan statue could still have been made better. Pay ₹150 and take the lift to the top where you can reach the level of Murugan's face and have a closer look. The eyes of the statue are beautiful. There is a small Vel, spear within the large spear. It is said that this spear has performed pujai rituals at all the 6 sacred houses of Murugan. One can do abhishekam to this spear by paying ₹100 more. From the top you can also see the far mountain in which Murugan is facing to be in the shape of Murugan himself in sleeping position. This was amazing and astonishing. After you come down you can directly go to visit the Moolavar and go around the moolavar too. They give 1 photo of Murugan, and a vibhooti pack. You don't get these opportunities if you don't buy the ₹150 or ₹250 ticket. Behind this tallest statue is a small hillock and at the top of it is the original Murugan temple of Muthumalai. It is a small temple again and there are a couple shops selling small idols, sacred threads, bracelets and so on. The path to the top is rocky, stoney and muddy and doesn't have proper steps. The view from the top is amazing. They charge ₹50 for car parking and they collect it at the entrance from the highway. There is plenty of car parking space. They charge ₹5 per pair of slippers.
Mohamed FarookMohamed Farook
Dated-29/10/2022 I was very much excited to visit this place to see a 146 feet lord Murugan statue especially in tamilnadu as I saw highest murugan statue located in Malaysia on tv only. It is exactly located at village called yethappur near attur in Salem district.we can see the statue from highways road itself. But to worship you get closer to the statue. There is huge parking space for both two,four wheeler and even bus too. From the main road to near the temple there were lots of shops to buy things and foods to eat. Entry restrictions over there for both men and women at gate with big holding. And we need to keep our sandals outside near the gate. The statue looks so elegant and vibrant with a mountain in backside. if you get closer to lord murugan statue and you need complete fully without coming out from not worship. The place is very clean and neat with water facility available for devotees. There is no money bank for the devotees to donate but they mention a bank account so you transfer you amount and you can get receipt. Inside the gate both the side surrounded with Pooja things for buying to worship and more shops to buy photo,panjamirtham,and other Pooja items for your home too. There is big sheded place available for devotees to take rest even in hot sun and rain. Devotees can do panneer abiseagam to lord Murugan statue through a lift which is built near the statue. Thank you hope you will have good atmosphere when you visit....
dinesh dineshdinesh dinesh
04-10-2022 we visited this place.. Really good to see lord Murugan. World tallest Murugan statue in this place . We visited this place early morning 7:30am. How to reach From salem by bus it's 40 km in the route of Aathur and kallakurchi way. (Buses available you must ask before entering bus to stop their it's better) Travel time 45 min to 1 hrs depends on salem city traffic Travel fare 35 to 40rs per person Pro's Buses available Parking available Not much time to take visit temple Bathroom and toilet facilities available Con's 1.Try to avoid early morning visit no Shop are opened this time you don't even get drinking water and food after 8:30 am all are opening shop it's irritating 2. You have to walk 300m to 400 m from the bus stop to reach temple 3. No hundi available in side temple all pusari collect all money it's not good 4. Inside temple all pusari thinking to sell all item's like Vel , hand rope (Sami kairu) , photo.. money mind thinking only it's irritated me. 5. For Aanadhanam (for free food ) collecting money in the way of QR code scan 1 kg rice 25rs 2 kg 50rs rice like this it's also showing money mind thinking only.. Time to spend 1 hrs Max Note Above mentioned all comments all are by my own experience. If management seen this message please correct this mistake 🙏 please Over all very super place to visit must visit place in salem district 👍🙏🎉
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This statue of Lord Murugan seems to be the tallest than the Malaysia Murugan by 6 feet. This is 146 feet. It is so tall that the statue can be seen from the Salem Chennai Highway. The temple's main entrance is still under construction. The temple seems to be the enthusiast of Muthumalai Murugan Trust. Tiruvarur Thiagarajan, the same sculptor who made possible the Murugan murti at Batu Caves, sculpted the colossal murti of Subramanian. There are many shops while you enter the temple. Right below the tallest Murugan statue is the temple's moola stanam and surrounding it is the arupadai Murugan statues on its wall. The idol in the moola stanam was decorated beautifully and was a treat to the eyes. However the tallest Murugan statue could still have been made better. Pay ₹150 and take the lift to the top where you can reach the level of Murugan's face and have a closer look. The eyes of the statue are beautiful. There is a small Vel, spear within the large spear. It is said that this spear has performed pujai rituals at all the 6 sacred houses of Murugan. One can do abhishekam to this spear by paying ₹100 more. From the top you can also see the far mountain in which Murugan is facing to be in the shape of Murugan himself in sleeping position. This was amazing and astonishing. After you come down you can directly go to visit the Moolavar and go around the moolavar too. They give 1 photo of Murugan, and a vibhooti pack. You don't get these opportunities if you don't buy the ₹150 or ₹250 ticket. Behind this tallest statue is a small hillock and at the top of it is the original Murugan temple of Muthumalai. It is a small temple again and there are a couple shops selling small idols, sacred threads, bracelets and so on. The path to the top is rocky, stoney and muddy and doesn't have proper steps. The view from the top is amazing. They charge ₹50 for car parking and they collect it at the entrance from the highway. There is plenty of car parking space. They charge ₹5 per pair of slippers.
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Dated-29/10/2022 I was very much excited to visit this place to see a 146 feet lord Murugan statue especially in tamilnadu as I saw highest murugan statue located in Malaysia on tv only. It is exactly located at village called yethappur near attur in Salem district.we can see the statue from highways road itself. But to worship you get closer to the statue. There is huge parking space for both two,four wheeler and even bus too. From the main road to near the temple there were lots of shops to buy things and foods to eat. Entry restrictions over there for both men and women at gate with big holding. And we need to keep our sandals outside near the gate. The statue looks so elegant and vibrant with a mountain in backside. if you get closer to lord murugan statue and you need complete fully without coming out from not worship. The place is very clean and neat with water facility available for devotees. There is no money bank for the devotees to donate but they mention a bank account so you transfer you amount and you can get receipt. Inside the gate both the side surrounded with Pooja things for buying to worship and more shops to buy photo,panjamirtham,and other Pooja items for your home too. There is big sheded place available for devotees to take rest even in hot sun and rain. Devotees can do panneer abiseagam to lord Murugan statue through a lift which is built near the statue. Thank you hope you will have good atmosphere when you visit....
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04-10-2022 we visited this place.. Really good to see lord Murugan. World tallest Murugan statue in this place . We visited this place early morning 7:30am. How to reach From salem by bus it's 40 km in the route of Aathur and kallakurchi way. (Buses available you must ask before entering bus to stop their it's better) Travel time 45 min to 1 hrs depends on salem city traffic Travel fare 35 to 40rs per person Pro's Buses available Parking available Not much time to take visit temple Bathroom and toilet facilities available Con's 1.Try to avoid early morning visit no Shop are opened this time you don't even get drinking water and food after 8:30 am all are opening shop it's irritating 2. You have to walk 300m to 400 m from the bus stop to reach temple 3. No hundi available in side temple all pusari collect all money it's not good 4. Inside temple all pusari thinking to sell all item's like Vel , hand rope (Sami kairu) , photo.. money mind thinking only it's irritated me. 5. For Aanadhanam (for free food ) collecting money in the way of QR code scan 1 kg rice 25rs 2 kg 50rs rice like this it's also showing money mind thinking only.. Time to spend 1 hrs Max Note Above mentioned all comments all are by my own experience. If management seen this message please correct this mistake 🙏 please Over all very super place to visit must visit place in salem district 👍🙏🎉
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