SATHURAGIRI HILLS

Sathuragiri Hills

  also named as Sivanmalai is located 5 km from Vathirairuppu near srivilliputhur.  The entire mountain view is in square (Chathuram) in shape so the name Chathuragiri. Sathuragiri is the Abode of God [Mahalingam Hill]. People believe siddhars still worship the lord Shiva at Sathuragiri Hills .

 For normal devotee /Tourist  takes nearly 4 to 5 hours to climb to reach  Top of the hill.. There resides  no electricity, no telephone connection, no range for cell phones ,no shops, no hotels, and no lodges. Annadhanam is going on from morning to evening near both the temples and stay in the shelter provided there before dark falls. Basic amenities are provided at the hill. Devotees are requested not to spoil the natural gifts in the hill.

There are two temples in the hill

·         Sri Sundara Mahalinga Swamy Temple and

·         Sri Santhana Mahalinga Swamy Temple

Sathuragiri Hills or Chathuragiri otherwise known as ' SUNDARA MAHALINGAM ' is situated 10 km from Watrap (Vathirairuppu) near Srivilliputhur. The name Sathuragiri came from Chathur (4) Veda (Vedas) Giri (Hill), where all the four Vedas met and formed the hill. Another meaning is that the whole mountain is in square (Chathuram) in shape so the name Chathuragiri. Sathuragiri is the Abode of God. It is otherwise also called as Mahalingam Hill. this is call siddarkal boomi..18 siddha living her....abode of god was bending position ..another god calls santhana mahalingam...up to 4 km periya mahalingam statue in forest..and rivers..navagraga stone in top of hill...

This is a mysterious hill where it is believed that siddhars still worship the lord Shiva.

How to Reach here: Pilgrims coming from Chennai direction has to come to Madurai and get down at Krishnan Koil Bus Stop on the way toSrivilliputhur then go to Watrap (Vatthirairuppu). From Watrap have to go to Thaanipaarai, the base of the hill. Buses are available even from Srivilliputhur itself to Watrap and Thaniparai. Pilgrims travelling from South have to pass through Nagercoil – Tirunelveli – Rajapalayam – Srivilliputhur – Watrap -Thaniparai.

By Train: One has to take Shenkottai Express from Chennai and get down at Srivilliputhur. Then from there they can take a bus to Thaniparai (base of the Saturagiri Hill)

Up the Hill: For the first time, it takes nearly 4 to 5 hours to climb to the Top of the hill. Rest, can reach the top within 2 to 3 hours. On the hill there is no electricity, no telephone connection, no range for cell phones. We can find few number of shops selling buttermilk, coffee, snacks, etc. during some days like full moon day, no moon day and other festive seasons. Annadhana is going on from morning to evening near both the temples and stay in the shelter provided there before dark falls. Basic amenities are provided at the hill. Devotees are requested not to spoil the natural gifts in the hill. Everybody can avoid plastic covers and intoxicant materials.

             Annadhanam(Free Food) is Provided To The Pilgrims on almost all days especially No Moon Days and Full moon days By several Annadhana Madam/Volunteers.

Siva Sangu Iyya Siddhar Avarakalin annnthanam Best in sathuragiri hills. He issue free Note Books to poor children from his Money.

Also Thiru Siva Sangu Ayya Avarkal has build One Maha Kali temple in Taniparai which is very Power Full Temple where Yagnas are conducted.

There are several secluded places for the most aspiring in divine path. If one searches, one can find several power point places in the hill