Kurinji Temple, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu India

The Kurinji Andavar Temple at Kodaikanal is located at a distance of about 4 kms from the bus stand of Kodaikanal. The Kurinji Andavar Temple is famous for the Kurinji flowers that bloom only once in twelve years in the nearby area. Kurinji flowers bloomed for the last time in 2006, and if the shrubs survive, it is expected that they will bloom again in 2018. The presiding deity of the Kurinji Andavar Temple is Shri Kurinji Ishwaran, who is an incarnation or form of the Lord Murugan. The Kurinji Andavar Temple was built in 1936. The Kurinji Andavar Temple was established by Lady Ramanathan. Presently the Kurinji Andavar Temple is managed by Arulmighu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Thiru Kovil, Palani.