Certain tribes of the hills believe that Lord Murugan married Valli (daughter of a tribal chieftain) by garlanding her with Kurinji flowers. So they do not touch the flowers when they are in bloom ...

Be awestruck by sublime forest views and spiritual glow as you climb over 500 ft uphill reaching 12th century Marudhamalai temple dedicated to Lord Murugan and Goddess Valli built into a cave shrine.