This temple is arranged on a hillock at Velayuthanpalayam close-by Cauvery, developed amid the season of Cheras. The Pugazhimalai Shree Arupadai Murugan temple is an old temple. Pugazhimalai Shree Arupadai Murugan temple is one of the famous journey goals situated towards the north west of Karur, at Pugalur. This temple has its own identity and history.
This temple, devoted to Lord Murugan, is acclaimed for its sculptural brilliance. Thaipoosam, celebrated amid the principal seven day stretch of February consistently, is the most propitious event at this temple when the lovers convey 'kavady' to this temple. The god, put in the chariot, is likewise pulled around the temple during the evening.