Thirumalai Mahadevar Temple, Munchirai (1st Shivalayam ), Near Marthandam, where nature's greenery lie entwined with the calmness of the village, stands the Thirumalai Mahadeva temple. The shrine is believed to have been existing since the stone age, with the structure undergone changes over different periods of history. The shrine is the starting point of the holy Sivalaya ottam, a run through twelve Shiva temples undertaken on Shivrathri. The stone carvings available in the temple dates back to the eleventh century AD, during the reign of Rajendra Chola I. The deity of the shrine is called Munchirai Thirumalai Thevar and Soolapani. Thirumalai Shivalaya is a prominent place in the town known as the ' Munchirai ' where the Shivalayam flow begins. There are stairs to the temple on the hill. Shiva and MahaVishnu have separate Temples here. It is said that Lord Rama worshiped here. Lord Brahma imprisoned here, so the city was known as Munchirai. The Shivalaya Ootam begins when the Sooriyarachchi Puja is completed at the Tirumalai Temple. Then, they will reach Thickurichy via Marthandam.
Location : Kanyakumari
Thikkuruchi Mahadevar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thikkuruchi Village in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. This temple is part of the famous Shivalaya Ottam conducted during Shivaratri. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. This shrine is the second temple of the holy Shivalaya Ottam, a run through twelve Shiva temples undertaken on Shivarathri. Lord Shiva is believed to be in meditation in the temple. It is believed that Sage Vyagrapathar visited this temple. This temple is situated east-facing on the bank of river Thamiraparani. The Sanctum Sanctorum is a square one. A very ancient temple and the second one in the sequence of Shivalaya Ottam, the shrine is believed to have been renovated during the reign of Marthanda Varma. Presiding Deity is called as Thikkuruchi Mahadevar. The temple did not have a Nandi statue for a very long time. Recently the statue of Lord Shiva’s mount has been installed in the temple. The temple built in granite and stone, is adorned with pillars are wall carvings. The temple does not have a Kodimaram like other shrines in the area. There are shrines for Vinayaka and Nagas.
Veerabadhreswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirparappu in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Veerabhadrar / Jatadharar. Theertham of this Temple is River Kothaiyar. Thirparappu is the third temple for the Shivalaya Ottam. This temple is surrounded by natural beauty and spiritual richness. The temple located in the bank of Kodaiyar River and close to the famous Thirparappu waterfalls. In Sanskrit, this place was called Sreevisalapuram. The Temple is located at about 7 Kms from Thirunanthikarai. Nearest Railway Station is located at Kuzhithurai and Nearest Airport is located at Thiruvananthapuram.
Shivalayam Ottam 3- Thirparappu Veerabadhreswarar Temple, Thirparappu, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. Thirunanthikarai Nandeeswarar Temple is the fourth temple in the Sivalaya Ottam ritual associated to the 12 Siva temples in Vilavancode and Kalkulam taluks of Kanyakumari district. Featured here is the Sivalaya Ottam in Thirunanthikarai Nandeeswarar Temple, in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. Sivalaya Ottam is a ritualistic marathon run celebrated in these temples as part of Mahasivarathri celebrations. Thousands of people from Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Madurai districts as well as neighbouring State of Kerala take part in the Sivalaya Ottam. The ritual starts at Thirumalai Mahadevar Temple at Munchirai.
Thimbileshwarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Ponmanai in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. The temple is a part of the famed Shivalaya Ottam conducted during Shivaratri.. The Temple is situated on the banks of river Thamiraparani facing east. The temple of Thimbileshwarar is a very ancient one as seen by the architecture here. The temple has a Kodimaram and a tiered granite lamp in the front. The stone pillars, corridors, mandapams, tiled roofs all point to the architectural style of the bygone eras. Presiding Deity is called as Thimbileshwarar. The Sanctum is round in shape. The nine planets are carved nicely on the roof of the Nandhi Mandapam. Theertham associated with this temple is Thamirabarani River. The temple is believed to have undergone renovations during the period of Chola and Pandiya kings.