Marudhamalai, Maruthamalai: 1 definition
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Source: DSpace at Pondicherry: Siddha Cult in Tamilnadu (historical)Maruthamalai (11°2’N; 76°52’E) Is located 13 km to the west of Coimbatore town. It is famous for its Murugan temple, located on the hilltop. Since it is covered by ‘Marutham’ trees, it got the name, Maruthamalai, the hill of Marutham. It is also considered as the seventh abode of Lord Murugan.
The temple is also famous for the Pāmbāṭṭi Siddhar cave, located on the slope in the eastern side of the Murugan temple. Now parapets are constructed for the protection of the pilgrims who visit there. It is said that, Pāmbāṭṭi Siddhar did penance in this cave and attained aṣṭasiddhis.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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