Swamimalai is a sylvan village, situated on the banks of a tributary of river Cauvery about five kilometers west of Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district of Tamilnadu. Swamimalai is famous for being one of the six "Padai Veedugal" (Battle Camps) of Lord Murugan. Swamimalai means 'God's mountain'. The temple is perched on a hillock. As per the legend, this is the place where Lord Muruga or Subhramanya initiated Lord Shiva, His own father with the Pranava Mantra. It is close to the bus stand. The railway station is about two kilometers away. It is well connected to and surrounded by important places like Kumbakonam, Tiruvidaimarutur, Mayiladuthurai, Papanasam, Tanjavur etc.
How to reach
Swamimalai is located on the Kumbakonam - Tanjore highway and easily accessible by road from Kumbakonam (5 km) and Tanjore (35 km), which is well connected by rail and road with major cities of south India.
Weather
Summers (March to May) are somewhat hot with temperature in the range of 30°C to 39°C, tourists prefer to avoid hot days in April and May.
Monsoons (June to September) are accompanied with medium showers and Swamimalai is beautiful in the rainy season.
Winters (December to February) are pleasant with moderate temperatures in a range of 21°C to 29°C.
Monsoons (June to September) are accompanied with medium showers and Swamimalai is beautiful in the rainy season.
Winters (December to February) are pleasant with moderate temperatures in a range of 21°C to 29°C.
Best Seasons
The best season to visit the Kumbakonam area is the post North-East Monsoon season, from mid-November to end-January. The festive air around Pongal, the harvest festival, lends plenty of additional colour.
Near By Places
from Swamimalai
Kumbakonam ( 5.39 Kms )
Velankanni ( 63.44 Kms )
Thanjavur ( 27.9 Kms )
Tamil Nadu - Destinations