Thirumoorthy Hills

Thirumoorthy Hills is a scenic hill range in the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats near Udumalpet in Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu. Located at the foothills of the Western Ghats, it is known for the Thirumoorthy Dam and reservoir, the ancient Amanalingeswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, seasonal waterfalls and trekking trails. The area combines natural landscape, religious significance and reservoir views, making it a popular day-trip destination from Coimbatore and Pollachi.

Visitors can expect a forested hill setting at the foothills of the Western Ghats with the Thirumoorthy Reservoir at the base, the Amanalingeswarar Temple complex, and a seasonal waterfall and stream flowing from the hills. The area offers paved approach roads, dam viewpoints, temple courtyards, and marked trekking paths into the Anamalai Hills. Surroundings include scrub forest, reservoir waters with boating, and views of the Western Ghats. Visitors can explore the temple, dam park, waterfall area and short nature trails.

The hills are known for the ancient Amanalingeswarar Temple at the foothills, traditionally associated with sage Athri and believed to have been worshipped by the deities Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva as Thirumoorthy. The Thirumoorthy Dam was constructed across the Palar River tributary in 1967 as an irrigation and water supply project under the Parambikulam-Aliyar Project.

The site is a Hindu religious centre centered on the Amanalingeswarar Temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Amanalingeswarar with Goddess Thirumoorthy. The temple and the hills are visited by pilgrims and local devotees, especially during Maha Shivaratri and other Shaivite festivals, and the hills are considered sacred in local tradition.