Kurinji Andavar Temple is a well-known Hindu temple in Kodaikanal dedicated to Lord Murugan. Located amid the scenic Palani Hills, the temple is valued both as a spiritual destination and as a peaceful place to enjoy the natural beauty surrounding Kodaikanal. Tamil Nadu Tourism notes that the temple is around 4 km from Kodaikanal Lake and offers views of the Palani Hills and Kodaikanal town.

The temple takes its name from the Kurinji flower, a distinctive flowering plant associated with the mountain landscapes of the Western Ghats. The famous Neelakurinji flowers bloom in large numbers roughly once every 12 years, covering the hillsides in shades of blue and purple during the flowering season.