Jalakandeswarar Temple is located in the heart of Vellore city precisely within Vellore Fort. The temple is surrounded by water. Vijayanagara Empire made this temple in 1540 - 1572 AD in honor of lord Shiva also known as Lord Jalakandeswarar. Inside the temple, there are very detailed architectures of other Hindu Gods and Goddesses. In this temple, all the Adishakti Shiv, Vishnu, and Brahma belong together with their consorts Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.
Jalakandeswarar Temple Highlights
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Highlights |
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Temple Name |
Jalakandeswarar Temple |
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Timing |
6:30 AM - 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Location |
Vellore Fort, Fort Round Rd, Balaji Nagar, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004 |
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Best time to visit |
April to October |
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Dress code |
Indian traditional ware |
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Photography |
Not allowed |
Main Attraction of Jalakandeswarar Temple
Ganga Gouri Theertham: Ganga Gouri Theertham is a well inside the temple and people believed that the water inside the well is as powerful as Ganga’s water. This well’s water is used for breathing the dainty and this water is considered powerful for purification purposes.
Forever Burning Lamp: In front of the Akhilandeswari Mandap there are one big lamp and seven small lamps inside the temple. Those are believed to be burning from the year 1981. It is believed that if the devotees put some oil into the lamp and pray they will get the blessings from goddess Akhilandeswari.
Festivals of Jalakandeswarar Temple
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Festivals |
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Chithra Poornima |
April-May (10 day festival) |
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Aadi Pooram |
July-August (10 day festival) |
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Vinayaka Chaturthi in Avani |
August-September |
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Navaratri |
September-October |
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Karthigai Deepam |
March |
Jalakandeswarar Temple Timing
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Morning |
6:30 AM to 1:00 PM |
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Evening |
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
Jalakandeswarar Temple Entry fees
This temple does not have any entry fees. Its completely free for everyone.
How to Reach Jalakandeswarar Temple
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Mood of Transport |
Nearest Stop |
Distance |
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Air |
Chennai Airport is the nearest Airport to Jalakandeswarar Temple. |
131 km |
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Train |
Katpadi Railway Station is the nearest Airport to Jalakandeswarar Temple. |
6 km |
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Road |
Central Bus Station is the nearest Airport to Jalakandeswarar Temple. |
2.3 km |
Places to Visit Near Jalakandeswarar Temple
Vellore Fort: Built by Vijayanagara rulers in 16 th century this fort has a rich history. This fort is famous for the intricate architecture .
Timing: 8am to 6 pm
Distance: 0 km
Entry fees: Rs. 5
Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple: Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple is dedicated to goddess lakshmi. This temple is typically known for its golden tower.
Timing: 8 am to 8 pm
Distance: 9.3 km (16 minute deive)
Entry fees: free
Ratnagiri Murugan Temple: this temple is dedicated to lord muruga or kartikeya. The temple is situated on a hilltop in ratnagiri.
Timing: 6 am to 1 pm - 4 pm to 8 pm
Distance: 14.8 km (20 minute deive)
Entry fees: free
Amirthi Zoological Park: Amirthi forest is divided in two parts one is tourist spot another one is wildlife sanctuary. In this park you can find a variety od wil animals.
Timing: 8 am to 5pm, Tuesday closed
Distance: 26 km (49 minute deive)
Entry fees: Rs.2
Government Museum: This museum is for everyone because the museum’s collection has Anthropogy section to art gallery to children’s museum to Chemical conservation everything.
Timing: 9:30 am to 5 pm, friday closed
Distance: 5-6 minute waking distance
Entry fees: Indian Rs 10, Foreigner Rs 100
Accommodation Near Jalakandeswarar Temple
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Hotel name |
Price(per night) |
Distance |
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Sankar lingam residency
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Rs. 785 |
390 m |
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M SQUARE
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Rs. 1185 |
700 m |
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Babu Naidu Residency
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Rs. 1180 |
700 m |
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VAIBHAV RESIDENCY
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Rs. 1278 |
1.1 km |
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Chella Krishna Residency
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Rs. 801 |
500 m |
Accommodation booking Near Jalakandeswarar Temple
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Other Places to visit in Yelagiri
| Fundera Park | Swamimalai Hills |
| Murugan Temple | Yelagiri Birds Park |
| Nilavoor Lake | Vainu Bappu Observatory |