About Temple

Subramanya swamy temple is situated in Coimbatore District, Perur Zone, 15 kms from Coimbatore town in the sprawling beauty of western ghats at Maruthamalai. It is 741 Meter above the mean sea level with seven level raja gopuram adding to its magnificance. This most prominent temple of the kongu zone is hailed by saint kachiyappa munivar who have sung the praise of maruthamalai in the literature Perur Puranam. This temple was first established by kongu cholas, and further adomed by kings of Vijayanagara and kongu provinces. It is in existence since the 9th century as it is evident from people worshipping Lord Subramanya in the names Maruthachala, Maruthavaraiyar, Maruthappan and Maruthaiyan. Even today, it stands as the land mark of Coimbatore. View