Why devotees come here
Vayalur Murugan Temple stands in Kumaravayalur village, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu. It is known for its Murugan shrine, although the presiding deity is Shiva. Green fields surround the temple, and the Uyyakondan river runs close by.
The main deity here is Muruga, and his shrine stands behind the Moolavar Shiva shrine. The presiding deity is Shiva, shown as Adinathar with his consort Adinayagi. The temple is known for this Murugan shrine. The saint Arunagirinathar visited Vayalur on his way back to Tiruvannamalai and sang praises of Murugan here.
Legend says Murugan himself created the temple tank with his Velayudham, his sacred spear.
The temple stands in the village of Kumaravayalur in Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, India. The Cholas built it in the 9th century CE. The five-tiered rajagopuram, the tall gateway tower over the entrance, is a modern addition. The primary local language here is Tamil. Tiruchirappalli is one of the major railway junctions in Tamil Nadu. The temple in the village is surrounded by lush green fields and lies close to the Uyyakondan river.
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