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Sathuragiri Hills (சதுரகிரி; caturakiri), also known as "Chathuragiri" or "Sundara Mahalingam",[1] is a pilgrimage site located 10 km from Watrap, near Srivilliputhur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India.[2] The hills are a part of the Western ghats.

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Sathuragiri சதுரகிரி Mahalingam temple
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Virudhunagar
Government
• Body	Panchayat
Elevation	995 m (3,264 ft)
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	625703
Nearest city	Madurai
Lok Sabha constituency	Theni
Vidhan Sabha constituency	usilampatti
Civic agency	Panchayat(saptur)
Climate	Tropical wet and dry (Köppen)
Website	www.sathuragiritemple.tnhrce.in

There are a few specific days when the general public is permitted to visit the Sathuragiri Hills. These days include new moon and full moon days and on two Pradhosham days . Visiting hours are between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Origin of the name

The name Sathuragiri originates from the words "Chathur" means "Four," and "Giri" means "Hill." An alternative origin for the name is attributed to the fact that the hill is square-shaped and therefore known as "Chathuragiri." Sathuragiri is known as the Abode of God.

References

External links

• Chennai to Chathuragiri route map and distance
• http://www.sathuragiritemple.tnhrce.in
• https://www.tripadvisor.in/HotelsNear-g2305754-d8321021-Sathuragiri_Shiva_Temple-Srivilliputhur_Virudhunagar_District_Tamil_Nadu.html

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