Thirukkurungudi and Mahendra Giri - the mystic hills through the ages of Ramayana, Divya Prabhandam and ISRO
Thirukkurungudi, Thirumalai Nambi Temple - திருக்குறுஙஂகுடி ஸ்ரீ நின்ற நம்பி பெருமாள் ஆலயம் Source: Wikimedia If you are looking for a place of immense spiritual significance that is perched on the green hills almost removed from the spoils of civilisation, Thirukkurungudi, one of 108 DivyaDesams , should be on your list . Rustic roads lead up the hill past a stream that leads up to a small waterfall and its reservoir that is used by devotees for ablution. Pilgrims to the temple are known to walk their way up the hills from the foothills, especially on Saturdays. This temple is known for multiple specialities, right from references to the place in Ramayana and Varaha Puranam, to the many Siddhars who are still said to be performing penance in Mahendra Giri Hills. Thirukkurungidi is a small village that is located at Mahendra Giri hills in the Western Ghats on the banks of Nambiyaaru, a small river with water that is said to be pure and loade...