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Togaimalai Temple




The Togaimalai Temple, dedicated to Lord Subramanya is located at Manapparai near Tiruchirapalli. According to a legend associated with this hill temple, in the distant past, Skanda appeared in the form of a screen of fire to protect a pious woman from the overtures of her husband's overlord, a military general.

The annual festival celebrated here in the month of Aippasi is held amidst much splendor.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Tiruchirapalli

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