Vellappar Temple, Theni, Tamil Nadu India

Mavoothu Vellappar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Mavoothu in the Theni District of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple was constructed by the Kandamanur zamindar. The spring within the temple is believed to have curative powers.

The main attraction in Mavoothu is the Vellappar Temple. This holy shrine is situated in the Varushanad hill ranges, 20 kms from Andipatti. Nestling among the hills, the temple is atop a peak, surrounded by natural vegetation. Transport is available up to the foothills only. Rainwater gathers around the mango trees near this temple and flows downhill in torrents. This has given the place the name "mavoothu" which in Tamil stands for "spring of the mango grove". This place has a perennial water source.