Marudhamalai
Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu
Marudhamalai is a suburb of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. Located along the Western Ghats, it is part of the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation. The area's economy relies largely on religious tourism, education, and hospitality. It houses the Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple atop a hillock, which draws pilgrims and tourists. The campuses of Bharathiar University and the Government Law College are also situated in the region. It is well-connected via roads and public transport.
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Where it is
Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Coimbatore Junction (CBE), about 17 km by road.
- By air: Coimbatore Airport (CJB), about 26 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple – Triprayar (Valapad), Thrissur district, on the Theevra (Thriprayar) river (about 134 km)
- Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple – Chottanikkara, Ernakulam district (near Kochi) (about 167 km)
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