Kalugumalai

Kalugumalai is a town in Tamil Nadu, India.

Understand
Kalugumalai was an important place in the 8th century when Pandavas were ruling. It was also known as Araimalai, Thirunersuram or perunersuram. It was an important Jain settlement place where Mahavira was worshipped and preached.

Get in
The temple is around 20 km from Kovilpatti. All the buses to Sankarankoil via Kovilpatti will stop at Kalugumalai. Kovilpatti is well connected with Madurai and Tirunelveli.

Get around
The temple in Kalugu Malai Hills and temple at the foothills of Kalugu Malai. On the east side of the Kalugumalai Vettuvan Koil is situated. On the south side Jaina Abode is Situated.

Do
Take lot of photos of the sculptures. Understand the history of the people in 8th century in that location.

Buy

 * Buy flowers for offering in the temple.
 * Buy food offered at the temple

Eat
Only small and road side shops are available. So it will be a good idea to pack food.

Sleep
There is no lodging in Kalugumalai. One has to stay in Kovilpatti.

Go next

 * Kovilpatti
 * Sankarankoil
 * Tirunelveli