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Friday, June 5, 2015

Muthu Mandapam Vellore

Muthu Mandapam  




This is a memorial built around the tombstone of Vikramraja Singh, the last Tamil ruler of Kandy. Situated on the bank Palar River, it is just one km north of Vellore town. 

Friday, December 5, 2014

Jalagandeeswarar Temple Vellore

Jalagandeeswarar Temple 






The temple stands inside the fort and is dedicated to Jalagandeeswar. The temple is noted for its sculptures, and speaks volumes of the exquisite craftsmanship of the highly skilled artisans of that period. The sculpture in the porch on the left of the entrance is a masterpiece appreciated by the connoisseurs of art and architecture. It has a big wedding hall adorned with elegant reliefs and monolithic sculptures.  This temple was used for long as an arsenal and remained without deity. A few years back it has been sanctified with an idol of Lord Shiva. 

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Amirthi Forest Vellore

Amirthi Forest Vellore








Amirthi Forest (24 kms)  South of Vellore is the panoramic Amirthi forest, which is rich in its variety of flora and fauna. Half of this jungle is cleared to serve as a tourist spot while the other half is developed as a wildlife sanctuary. A trek for a km leads one to a full view of seasonal waterfall. 

C.M.C. Hospital Vellore

C.M.C. Hospital  Vellore 





C.M.C. Hospital  Vellore attracts a floating population of 5000 every day, it is because of the world famous Christian Medical College or CMC as it more familiarly known was founded in the early part of the last century by a dedicated American medical Missionary Dr. Idda Scudder. Besides having the world famous Cancer and Neurological Wards, it also has a Mental Health Hospital and a College of Nursing

Vallimalai vellore

Vallimalai  






The temple is situated in the top of a small hill that can be ascended by a flight of 300 steps. The principlE deity is Lord Subramanya. The temple was built about 1500 years ago. It is said that this is the place where Valli was born and married the Murugan. Most part of the temple looks like a cave on the hill.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Mattupetty in Munnar

Mattupetty in Munnar


Cradled by the undulating plantation hills of Munnar, and not far away from the Anamudi peak is Mattupetty. Situated in the famous hill town of Munnar, Mattupetty located 13 km from Munnar is situated at a height of 1700 m, and is a delight for nature lovers.