This temple, situated 3 km from the lake, is a famous shrine dedicated to Lord Muruga. In Tamil literature --Kurinji means 'hill region' and Andavar means 'God'. Hence Lord Muruga is referred as 'God of hill'. This temple is associated with the Kurinji flowers which carpets at hill sides and bloomes once in 12 years. From this temple one can have a view of Palani and Vaigai dam.