Theerthamalai Theerthagirishwarar Temple:

Apart from Hogenakkal, Dharmapuri is the famous temples one among such is Theerthamalai Temple. Theerthagirishwarar temple Theerthamalai built in the 7th century, the temple saw immense contribution by the Chola and the Pandya Kingdoms. It is considered one of the sacred places of worship(Shiva Temple) in South India. People still believe lot of rishi’s and siddhar present in caves of Theerthamalai. Nowadays the number of peoples visiting the temple getting bigger/huge.

For those how travel in bus, you will get government and private bus from harur bus stand with regular intervals. Trekking is difficult in Theerthamalai and not safe without local guidance. Theerthagirishwara temple opens 24*7 (Its closed only on special occasions).

About Theerthamalai:

The name Theerthamalai in Tamil it means Hill with Holy Water. Theerthamalai is a village situated about 16 km north-east of Harur, Dharmapuri. Theerthagirishwarar temple(Lord Siva) is located at the top of a hillock. The temple situated about one km up the steep slope of a hillock derives its name from the five springs in the temple. The Rama Theertham is tiny waterfall drops from a height of about 30 feet is perennial. During summer even when the river is dry there will be sweet water in the spring that flows from the rock. Sri Hanuman threw the pot of water from here which fell at a distance of about 12 km from the hill and became Hanuman Theertham. People take the first dip in Hanuman Theertha and then at Rama theertha for relief from sins. The temple is thronged by devotees every year on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

List of Theertham in Theerthamalai:

• Agasthya Theertham In the Hill
• Ramar Theerththam
• Agni Theertham
• Gowri Theertham
• Kumara Theertham
• Vasishta Theertham (Top of the Hill Cave)
• Vayu Theertham
• Varuna Theerththam
• Indhira Theerththam, Andiyur (Mondukuli)
• Yema Theertham, Veppampatty
• Anuman Theertham, Hanuman Theertham River

Transport Mode – Theerthamalai Temple:

You can reach only through road. 60 Km away from Dharmapuri City.

Chennai to Theerthamalai: 6 hours travel from Chennai (From chennai you can reach via  thiruvannamalai route or by Harur route)to reach this place and 6 hours from Bangalore.

Theerthamalai to Tiruvannamalai: 1 hour to reach bottom of the hill.

Temple located in mid-of the mountain so you can reach only by walk from the bottom of the hill to Theerthagirishwarar temple.

Other Places: Hogenakkal Falls, Vaniyar Dam