The 'Thenserigiri Sthalapuranam' relates: As Lord Muruga set out with his battalion to subdue the demon Surapadma, Lord Shiva summoned him to the Thenserigiri hills and, initiating him to certain mantras, endowed him with invincible powers to route and destroy the demon and his retinue, This is the legendary origin of this temple.

Since then Lord Muruga came to be worshipped as Manthragiri and Sri Velayudhaswami.This temple was originally built by Karikala Chola and renovated by veeraballalai III dates back to 13th Century. A holy spring called 'Gnanatheertha Sunai' and a sacred tree known as 'Karunochi' can be seen.

Located at 46 KMS from Coimbatore .
Noted Festival
Tamil New year
Shasti
Ayppasi annabishekam
Kirutthigai
Thaipoosam (6 days function)
Car festival

Contact Address
Arulmigu Shree Velayudhaswamy Thirukoil,
Senjerimalai.