Nachandupatti in
Pudukkottai District is located 65 km from
Tiruchirapalli, 80 km from
Thanjavur. This small village is dotted with houses built about 100 to 200 years ago, which are renowned for their architectural simplicity.
Near this village is a small hill temple called Malaikoil (literally means hill temple). The temple is two-storied in structure, with the base dedicated to Lord Shiva and the top floor to Lord Muruga. Thaipusam is an important festival celebrated here which attracts a large number of devotees.
Pudukottai railway station is the nearest railhead.
