16/12/2025
The Sri Sanjeevani Perumal Temple usually refers to the ancient, hill-top shrine of Sanjeevaraya Perumal on Siragiri (Thalaimalai) Hills in the Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, a 17th-century Vishnu temple built by Nayaka rulers, famous for its difficult trek and legends of the Sanjeevani herb from the Ramayana. There are also other temples named Sanjeevini Anjaneya Swami, like the one in Bangalore, but the Thalaimalai one is most prominent, involving a challenging 5km climb through rocks and bushes to reach the presiding deity, Lord Vishnu, with Hanuman shrines nearby.
Sri Sanjeevani Perumal Temple (Thalaimalai)
Location: Siragiri Hills (Thalaimalai), Erumapatty Block, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu.
Deity: Lord Vishnu (Sanjeevaraya Perumal).
History: Built by the Nayaka Dynasty rulers of the Madurai Kingdom in the 17th century.
Significance: Legends say it's where a piece of the mountain with Sanjeevani herbs fell when Hanuman carried it to Sri Lanka.
The Trek: A 5 km, challenging climb over rocky terrain, with steps available to the shrines.
