Mavoothu Vellappar Temple, Theni

Mavoothu Vellappar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Mavoothu in the Theni District of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple was constructed by the Kandamanur Zamindar. The spring within the temple is believed to have curative powers.

Vellappar Temple is located in the district of Batlagundu, in Theni District of Tamil Nadu. Vellappar Temple was constructed by the Kandamanur zamindar. The main deities here include Lord Vinayaka and Saptannikas. The statues of the deities were founded by Paliyars (the local tribes of this area). This temple is located in a beautiful location which is the Varushanad Hill. It is locked with hills from all the ends and is on top of one. Nesting among the hills and surrounded by natural vegetation, it is truly a dream destination for a nature lover.

There is a spring near the temple which is known for curing diseases, if tourists take bath and eat food cooked in this water. The Adi Amavasya and Thai Amavasya are the major occasions celebrated here. An annual festival, Chithirai, is also celebrated on a grand scale in the temple.

This holy shrine is situated in the Varushanad hill ranges, 20km from Andipatti. The temple is on top of the hill. Transport is available up to the foothills only.