Malai Madha Shrine

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Malai Madha Shrine Situated under sirumalai hills.
Sirumalai is situated 25 km away from Dindigul town, of which 14 km fall under a ghat section with 18 hairpin bends. From Madurai, it can be reached through Natham, which is around 50 km away, rather than taking a farther route through Dindigul. The ghat section begins with a forest check post and the area is surrounded with many farms. Over the uphill drive of 14 km, the atmosphere changes slowly from dry deciduous forest to semi-green forest. The hairpin bends offer a panoramic view of the hills and one can have a full view of Dindigul town and the rock fort from the third and fifth hair pin bends. The temperature starts falling as one climbs up further and after 10th hairpin bend, the change is palpable. A watch tower on 17th hairpin bend provides a spot to halt for a while and relish the scene of lush green forest cover below. The 18th hairpin bend leads to a sleepy village called Sirumalai Palaiyur and one can also glimpse posh bungalows on the way.

Before the check-post we need to take a right to reach Malai Madha Shrine and we have to walk around 20 min on small hill of Malai Madha to reach the shrine.