Kurinji Andavar Temple

The temple is just 5 km from the Kodaikanal bus station and is 3 km from Kodai Lake, so you can arrive at the lake first and then visit the temple. Also, Kodaikanal Road Railway Station is at a distance of 2 km from the temple.

Summer is the idyllic season to visit this temple because then you can explain it both in the mornings and evenings as to avoid winter fog during the chilly evenings. If you want to go around Pongal, then winter is also quite moderate to explore Kurinji Andavar Temple.

Every year in May month the temple will celebrate a splendid function. It will not only attract the local but all devotees around TN. Most of the tourists who came to Kodai also have a lot of interest in visiting the temple at the grand festival time.

Normal Day Timing
The temple remains open from 7 AM to 7 PM all the days except the pandemic times such as Covid-19. 

Located 3 kilometers away from Kodai Lake, this temple pulls large crowds. The architecture of this temple is typically Dravidian in style and looks very beautiful. Once here, you can also enjoy looking at the Vaigai Dam and Palani.

This temple is not just any other abode of worship, it has a rich historical past. The Kurinji Andavar Temple was inaugurated in 1936. A European lady Leelavathi came to Kodaikanal, India,an Australian who married the Solicitor General of Ceylon called Ponnambalam Ramanathan. Hindu scriptures inspired her so much that she converted into a Hindu, and after her husband died, she built this temple commemorating his memory. Leelavathi also married a Tamilian Ramanathan. Later on, the lady called Miss Ramanathan. Furthermore, Leelavathi’s granddaughter, Devi Prasad Baskaran and her husband Baskaran donated this temple to the Palani Andavar Temple. It was initially named as SRI KURINJI EASWARE TEMPLE in which Kurinji meant the flower and Easware means the Lord. From time to time the name is changed to the Kurinji Andavar Temple.

The Kurinji Andavar Temple is one of the most famous temples in Kodaikanal, Tamil Naidu, India. This holy place is flocked by tourists who come to seek the blessings of the deity. The view of the ghats of Kodaikanal and the forest-covered terrains is simply exceptional from the temple. You can immerse in the beauty of the surroundings while experiencing the peace and serenity. There are small shops on the way to the shrine selling various goods. You can also taste some delicious local delicacies here. A visit here is not only about a sense of religious piety but also about enjoying nature and feeling joyous.

Further, you can visit the temple and get some amazing sightseeing options and both tourists and nature lovers will enjoy that for sure. This temple offers a good photographic opportunity for nature lovers. From here, you can also get the views of Palani and Vaigain Dam together. Plus, the temple is close to the bus station and you would not face the problem of reaching the temple.