Devotional illustration · Artistic interpretation of the temple
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
A small cave temple on a rocky hill, remembered as the place where Valli was born, grew up and met Murugan.
What is special here
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Remembered as the birthplace of Valli
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A temple built largely inside a rock cave
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About 300 steps up a rocky hill
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Praised in Arunagirinathar's Thiruppugazh
3 chapters · about 1 minutes. History, what is remembered here, and what makes this place special.
The day at Vallimalai
Morning
7:00 am – 12:30 pm
Afternoon
2:00 pm – 7:30 pm
A short day: the temple opens at 7:00 am and closes at 7:30 pm. Allow time for the climb.
Poojas and alankarams
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Kalasandhi pooja
Everyday adornment
12:00 pm – 12:25 pm
Uchikkala pooja
Everyday adornment
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Sayaraksha pooja
Everyday adornment
Published by the temple administration · checked September 19, 2026. Times are the temple’s published schedule, not a guarantee. Services move with the calendar, the crowd and the priests’ discretion, so confirm before you travel for a particular kalam.
Festival days are different
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Festivals remembering Valli and her marriage draw the most people here. Check timings before a festival visit.
Words used above
Kalam
One of the fixed worship periods of the day. A temple's day is divided into kalams, and each one is a complete service rather than a passing moment.
Abhishekam
The ritual bathing of the deity, with water, milk, sandal, honey and other offerings.
Alankaram
The adornment that follows the bathing: the robes, jewels, sandal and flowers in which Murugan is dressed for that kalam. Several temples give each kalam its own named alankaram, so the same deity is seen in a different aspect through the day.
Deeparadhanai
The waving of lamps that closes a service, when the adorned deity is shown to those standing before the sanctum.
Palliyarai
The night service in the bedchamber, when the processional deity is brought to rest and the temple closes.
Your visit
Self-recorded visits are private. Your six-abode milestone grows with each place you visit.
Find your way
A climb of about 300 steps. The temple closes early in the evening.
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