The Thirumalai Kovil is located on a hillside near the Western Ghats near the Kerala border. Lord Murugan of this temple is known as Thirumalai Kumaraswamy. Thirumalai Koil is located in the Thenkashi district of Tamil Nadu. There are many coconut plantations and small villages surrounding this hill temple. Formerly. One has to climb 624 steps to reach the temple. Now there is a way to get carts to the temple. The temple is at a distance of 14 km from Thenkashi. Opening of the Temple. 6 am to 1 pm. To 5 p.m. To 8:30 pm.