Sri Valli Devasena Sametha Subramanya Swamy Devasthanam – Vallimalai
Location: Vallimalai, near Katpadi, Tamil Nadu
This sacred temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanya Swamy (Murugan) along with his consorts Goddess Valli and Goddess Devasena. Vallimalai is especially famous as the divine place where Lord Murugan married Valli Devi.
🌿 Spiritual Significance
Vallimalai is believed to be the birthplace of Valli Devi.
The hill temple symbolizes the divine love story of Murugan and Valli.
It is one of the most powerful Murugan temples in Tamil Nadu.
Devotees climb around 300+ steps to reach the hilltop shrine.
The place is calm, scenic, and spiritually vibrant.
🙏 Temple Highlights
Main Deity: Subramanya Swamy with Valli & Devasena
Beautiful hilltop view
Sacred caves associated with saints
Strong connection with Saint Arunagirinathar, who sang Thiruppugazh hymns here
🎉 Important Festivals
Thaipusam
Skanda Sashti
Panguni Uthiram (Murugan–Valli marriage celebration)
Karthigai Deepam
During these festivals, thousands of devotees visit from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
📍 Distance Guide (Useful for You)
Since you are active in South India property and media:
From Tirupati – approx. 110 km
From Chittoor – approx. 60 km
From Vellore – approx. 25 km
It can be a good devotional feature topic for FM storytelling or a weekend pilgrimage special program.
