Authorities inspect Marudhamalai temple road for revamping

The Highways Department and the Department of the Treasury yesterday inspected the condition of the 2.4-kilometer-long hill road. Trust officials said work would begin after the project was evaluated and approved by the government.


Coimbatore: Arulmigu Subramaniaswamy Temple is located on Maruthamalai near Coimbatore.

It is considered by devotees as the Seventh Arupadai Veedu of Lord Muruga. Devotees from all over Tamil Nadu and various states visit here daily. From the foothills there is a path to go to the temple on the hill.

There is a 2.4-kilometer-long road from the foothills to the parking lot on the temple side. This road has been upgraded for over 15 years. As a result, the road has potholes in many places. The Highways Department and the Department of the Treasury yesterday inspected the condition of the 2.4-kilometer-long hill road. Trust officials said work would begin after the project was evaluated and approved by the government.

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