Most Murugan temples are found atop hills, in keeping with the old Tamil saying, "Kundrirukkum idamellam Kumaran irukkum idam", meaning "Where there are hills, there is Murugan."
Yet, have you heard of a temple where Lord Murugan chooses to bless devotees from beneath the earth?
The sanctum of Pathala Sembu Murugan Temple is situated about 16 feet below ground level.
Devotees descend 18 steps into the earth to have darshan of Lord Murugan.
Pathala means "underground" and Sembu means "copper," referring to the copper idol of Murugan enshrined within the cave.
This remarkable temple is located near Dindigul, quietly nestled amidst the hills and drawing devotees from far and wide.
If you happen to be visiting Dindigul or the nearby regions in Tamilnadu, don't miss this unique experience of descending into the earth before standing in the presence of Murugan!
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