Erumbeeswarar Temple (Malai Kovil)

Erumbeeswarar Temple, known locally as Malai Kovil or hill temple, sits atop a sixty foot rock reached by a flight of stone steps. Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is popularly referred to as the Kailash of South India by the local community. Its Dravidian architecture and elevated setting make it a rewarding, less crowded alternative to Rockfort for travelers interested in Trichy's hill temple tradition.