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Thirumorthy Temple, Thirumoorthy Hills

This temple is situated about 50k from pollachi and 20km from Udumalpet on the highway from Palani to Coimbatore.  Thirumoorthy temple is situated at the foot of the hill nearer to Thiurmoorthy Dam.  Three moorthy idols originate in same place it is the importance of the temple.  A perennial sream flows by the side of ArulmiguAmanalingeswara Swami temple the Thirumoorthy falls is near there.  It is believed that a few years ago.  Atri Maharishi along with his wife lived here. Progressing by their prayer, Lord Shiva with Brammah and ThiruMoorthigal came in disguise to test their devotion.  The couple offered them tribute by their appearance.  The ThiruMoorthigal refused to accept their offerings as such and demanded that the offerings should be made by Anushiyadevi in state of undress.  She accepted their demand and with her power of devotion she changed ThiruMoorthi's into 3 years old babies and fed them.  On seeing the power of devatingAnushiyadevi, The Thirumoorthi hills.