Uthiyur Hills

Uthiyur Hills also known as Poṉṉūthi Hills, Uuthi Malai are a range of mountains in the Kongu Region and span the Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu. The hills is under control of Anamalai Tiger Reserves. The hills got its name as it is the place where Lord Murugan arose due to the use of herbs and blow the smoke for the benefit of the people. Uuthi in Tamil means Blowing. It is commonly known as Poṉṉūdhimalai in Tamil. Located here is the shrine of Lord Murugan, the holy place where classical Tamil poet Arunagirinathar sung Thiruppugazh(106). This hills is also home to Thavapeedam of Kongana Siddhar, one of the 18 great Siddhars. Ancient symbols and sculptures are found on this hill depicting the culture of the Hindus and Tamils. Various archeological sculptures around the hill bear historical pride. The speciality of this pilgrimage is the clay pipes which Konguna siddhar used to make gold still exists here.