Arulmigu Vetri Velappar Temple or Paarai Velappar is located in Vilpatty village which is closer to Kodaikanal in Dindigul District. In earlier times this Temple was referred as Paarai Velappar but as years progressed Devotees believed that Velappar brought victory to those Devotees who came and Worshipped Him here. Therefore He was referred as Vetri Velappar instead of Paarai Velappar. Its a venerable and an age old Temple. It is believed that this ancient Temple was built by the Pandya King known as Koon Pandyan. There are many inscriptions of Fish Symbol in a few places within the Temple premises. Due to the vageries of nature and other reasons this Temple was almost dilapidated but it has been renovated and spruced up in the recent years. It is widely believed that during the days of Pandavas they had come to this Temple in disguise and had spent their time here. They used to practice with their Bows and Arrows as a result of which this village was known as Vilpooty or Vilpatti. The Presiding Deity here is a West facing Sri Vetri Velappar who is otherwise known as Sri Murugan. It is generally said that this Vetri Velappar comes in the dream of the Devotees who visit this Temple. In the Sanctum Sanctorum Sri Vetri Velappar is seen with a Spear and splendiferously mounted atop a Shiva Lingam. It is said that Sri Vetri Velappar trounced and subjugated the Demons and Worshipped Mahadevar, Maha Vishnu and Brahmma for whom there are Sub Shrines in the outer peripheral of the Temple. The resplendent Idols of Lord Shiva, Ganapathy and Kaala Bhairavar are embossed on the walls of the Temple and they are eye captivating to the Devotees. There is an exclusive Sub Shrine for Idumban who draws a lot of Devotees. It is said that in earlier times there was a Navagraha Sannadhi here which was then mutilated due to the vageries of Nature and right now only the Nine Peedams are found.  Its a proven fact that Palani Dhandayuthapani Temple, Poomparai Kuzhandhai Velappar Temple and this Temple are all geographically located in a straight line. During the Tamil Month of Panguni the Urchavamoorthy Idol of Sri Vetri Velappar is taken around the Temple premises in a Palanquin. Sri Vetri Velappar has many fan followings in and around Kodaikanal who consider Him as their Kula Deivam. Pradosham, Panguni Uthiram, Thiru Karthigai, Thai Poosam are some of the festivals are celebrated in a grand manner. 

Contact Details: Saravanan 88258 88071 

Temple Timings: 7 AM to 6 PM

Distance from Thiruparankundram to Vilpatti is 124 Kms

Distance from Palani to Vilpatti is 70 Kms

Distance from Kodaikanal to Vilpatti is 6 Kms

Distance from Dindigul to Vilpatti is 99 Kms

Distance from Madurai to Vilpatti is 123 Kms

Distance from Tiruchirappalli to Vilpatti is 206 Kms

Distance from Viralimalai to Vilpatti is 174 Kms

Distance from Pazhamudhircholai to Vilpatti is 133 Kms

Distance from Marudhamalai to Vilpatti is 190 Kms

Distance from Valliyoor to Vilpatti is 309 Kms

Distance from Thiruchendhur to Vilpatti is 299 Kms

Distance from Swamimalai to Vilpatti is 300 Kms

Distance from Thiruthani to Vilpatti is 522 Kms

Distance from Sankarankoil to Vilpatti is 197 Kms

Distance from Tenkasi to Vilpatti is 235 Kms

Distance from Pollachi to Vilpatti is 135 Kms

Distance from Thirunelveli to Vilpatti is 266 Kms

Distance from Coimbatore to Vilpatti is 179 Kms

Distance from Palakkad to Vilpatti is 180 Kms

Distance from Thrissur to Vilpatti is 241 Kms

Distance from Karur to Vilpatti is 177 Kms

Distance from Mohanur to Vilpatti is 192 Kms

Distance from Salem to Vilpatti is 274 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Vilpatti is 531 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Kodai Road R.S.

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Courtesy: Thiru.R.Raveendran, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Retired 98407 55195