Jalakandeswarar Temple, Vellore Fort
Lord Jalakandeswarar (Shiva)
Vellore Fort, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu
Vijayanagara-era temple inside the moated Vellore Fort, known for its carved kalyana mandapam.
History
Built in the 16th century by the Vijayanagara chieftains Chinna Bommi Nayak and Thimma Reddy Nayak. The linga stands in water (jala), giving its name. Worship was stopped for centuries and restarted in 1981. The fort and its moat are a major tourist site.
Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri
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Directions to Jalakandeswarar Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Chennai Airport, about 140 km
- By train
- Katpadi Junction, about 7 km
- By road
- TNSTC / SETC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
Near the temple
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