Viralimalai Murugan Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu. It is located on a hilltop about 25 kilometers from Tiruchirappalli. Lord Murugan is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess
Parvati. The temple is set inside the Viralimalai Peacock Sanctuary and because of this, numerous peacocks roam freely around the area.
Recently, Viralimalai Murugan Temple became the center of attention on social media when a mesmerising video surfaced which was captured by Charunivedida Soundararajan and shared on Instagram. It showed a peacock walking on the temple roof with its feathers fully spread.
When Nature Aligned With The Divine
The video began with the peacock moving gracefully on the temple roof. At one point, it reached the exact spot behind the idol of Lord Murugan. The alignment of the feathers with the statue created a striking image as if a halo surrounded the deity.
What made the sight even more significant was the fact that Lord Murugan himself is depicted as seated on a peacock.
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Internet Reacts To The Rare Scene
Since being shared, the video gathered more than nine million views. In the comment section, the reactions poured in with people expressing wonder at the sight
One user commented, “Timing and Framing.”
Another shared, “This is called pure blessings.”
Someone else admired the moment saying, “Perfect shot Bro,” while a person added, “What a timing.”
Many users also shared praying hand emojis to show their respect and devotion.
Best Time To Visit
Viralimalai Murugan Temple is open throughout the year but the most pleasant months to visit are from October to March when the weather is comfortable. For those who want to have a cultural and spiritual experience, the Skanda Shasti festival in November–December is ideal. If you prefer a calmer visit, July to September is better. The summer months are usually avoided because of the heat and humidity.
How To Reach Viralimalai Murugan Temple
Reaching the temple is convenient as it is only 25 km from Trichy, a city well connected by air, train and bus services to major parts of Tamil Nadu. From Trichy, government and private buses run regularly to Viralimalai. Visitors can also hire a cab or auto-rickshaw for direct access. Once at the base of the hill, devotees can either climb the 207 stone steps or take the road to reach the shrine.
