The Presiding Deity of the Temple is Lord Jalakandeswarar who is none other than Lord Shiva Himself. He Blesses His Devotees along with His Consort Akhilandeshwari Ambal. This Temple is located inside a huge Fort. This Temple was invaded by Tippu Sulthan and Hyder Ali. Since these rulers demolished Nagalamman Temple and constructed a makeshift Mosque, because of which Temple was completely closed and the Presiding Deity was removed and taken to Jalakanda Vinayakar Temple in Sathuvachari. This Temple was kept closed for 400 years and was reopened only after the Archaeological Survey of India took charge in the year 1921. In the year 1981 Mailai Sundaram Guruji of Thangal Ashram brought back the Presiding Deity and installed it again inside this Temple. This Temple was built by Rulers of Vijayanagara Empire. The monoliths and sculptures of this Temple shows the intricate details of Vijayanagara's Art and Architecture. Holy Water from the Sacred Well Named Ganga Gouri Theertham is used to perform Abhishekam to the Presiding Deity. This Temple is one of the major landmark of Vellore City and it draws huge number of Devotees from far flung Areas.
Temple Phone Number: 094432 30192
Temple Timing: 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Distance from Chennai to Vellore is 139 Kms
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The on-site restaurant serves authentic lip-smacking ancient Tamil fare for a traditional eating experience.The availability of good breakfast at the property is liked by travellers.
Nivve\'s Kitchen, 1.1 km away, serves an array of multi-cuisines for its patrons. Madrass Mess, at 350 m, offers local flavours and aromas for tourists.Arudhra Bhavan Veg, 110 m from the stay, offers a delectable vegetarian platter to savour.
The in-house restaurant of Sri Balaji International serves delectable multi-cuisine food from around the world with an option of a buffet
Alakar Restaurant is a vegetarian restaurant just 250 m away. Darling Barbeque is a barbecue restaurant located 170 m away.Abhiruchi multicuisine family restaurant is 600 m away.
Sri Balaji International is located near Iyyappan, Kovil St, beside :- Aascar Theater, Katpadi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu just 6 km away from Vellore Fort.
TS No-188, Katpadi Main Rd, near Green Circle, Palathoram, Thottapalayam, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004
Set in an area with shops and eateries, this unassuming hotel is a 15-minute walk from Vellore Cant train station, 3 km from Vellore Fort and 7 km from the Golden Temple.
Casual rooms with simple furnishings feature Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas and minifridges. There's 24-hour room service.
Breakfast and parking are available.
1, Thiyagarajapuram, Anna Salai, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632001