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Vellore is part of Tondaimandalam (Tondai Nadu), a city and the administrative headquarters of Vellore District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the banks of the Palar River in the north-eastern part of Tamil Nadu, the city has been ruled, at different times, by the Pallavas, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Vijayanagar Empire, Rashtrakutas, Carnatic kingdom, and the British. Vellore has four zones (totally 60 wards) which cover an area of 87.915 km and has a population of 423,425 based on the 2001 census. It is located about 135 kilometres (84 mi) west of Chennai and about 210 kilometres (130 mi) east of Bengaluru. Vellore is about (100) Km South West of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. It is Hotspot City Of Bengaluru - Chennai National Highway. Vellore is administered by Vellore Municipal Corporation under a mayor. Vellore is part of Vellore (State Assembly Constituency) and Vellore (Lok Sabha constituency).
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1. Jalakandeswarar Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By ArunKarthikFOM - Hyderabad, India
Situated on the banks of Palar River, Vellore is a historically rich city that has appeared many times in chapters of Indian history. Being an integral part of Tamil Nadu, Vellore draws the picture of deep- rooted Tamil culture being practiced in the region since generations. It is strongly attached with Hindu Gods and Goddess and one can get a clear reflection of traditional Tamil customs and rituals being carried out in the temples. Situated on the banks of Palar River, Vellore is a historically rich city that has appeared many times in chapters of Indian history. Being an integral part of Tamil Nadu, Vellore draws the picture of deep- rooted Tamil culture being practiced in the region since generations. It is strongly attached with Hindu Gods and Goddess and one can get a clear reflection of traditional Tamil customs and rituals being carried out in the temples. The historical Vellore Fort houses one of the finest examples of Vijaynagar architecture, the Jalakandeswarar Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is worshipped here in the form of Jalakandeswarar. It is one of the ancient temples in India that houses a well inside its complex that is considered to be Ganga. The main deity of Jalakandeswarar in the form of Linga with Rudraksha Mala is found inside the garba griha. Unfortunately, this temple remained closed for a considerable time period when its main deity was shifted to a distant place. The deity was later brought back to the main complex and is now worshipped by hundreds of devotees throughout the year.
2. Vallimalai Subramanyar Temple
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By meenakshimuthusamy - Chennai District, India
The place is very holy and has its hindu traditions.It is a popular temple.It is maintained well and good visit on the holiday is possible.
3. Sri Lakshmi Narsimha Swamy Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By meenakshimuthusamy - Chennai District, India
The popular hindu god temple.It is a nice place and good darshan is possible on the visit.It is a calm place and will end with the religious spirit.
4. Virinjipuram Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By SeetharamanS8 - Chennai (Madras), India
It is a nice temple and well maintained and is located about 12 kms from Vellore fort. The temple history is captured on a wall inside the temple . The place was not too crowded and we a had a good darshan. The lingam is slightly tilted and the reason is also mentioned.
5. Arulmigu Balamurugan Ratnagiri Tirukkovil
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By SeetharamanS8 - Chennai (Madras), India
This is located on the National Highway about 12 Kms from Vellore when you travel towards chennai. The temple is on top of a hillock (about 150 -200 steps). You can spend about 1 or 2 hours and complete the Darshan.
6. Nemili Sri Bala Peetam
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 850balakrishnanr
People seeking peace of mind should visit this place. Though there is restricted timings we were allowed specially. Planning to visit as many times as possible eventhough my native is far off. Karthikeyan's review below is very true and i do not like to repeat them.
7. Sripuram Golden Temple
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4.0 based on 738 reviews
Reviewed By Subharaman - Mumbai, India
Sri Lakshmi Narayani Devi temple in Sripuram, Vellore, Tamil Nadu is a very beautiful temple which is at about three and half hours driving distance from Chennai It is fully made of gold.The temple is built in a such a vast area and a very peaceful location. The whole area is so beautifully done and very well maintained.It is run by Sri Sakthi Narayani siddhaar peetam trust Sri Sakthi Narayani siddhar guru. We will need about 1&1/2 to 2 hours to complete the full round in the temple complex from entrance to exit gate.Volunteers are very polite and helpful.Moble phones are not allowed.There is ample parking space at entrance gate. Never miss to visit this temple atleast once.
8. Vellore Fort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By Shawkat1982 - Dhaka City, Bangladesh
I went CMC Vellore Hospital for treatment. My treatment took one month almost. So in this long period of time patient & attendance can relax there @ fort . This is a historical place as well . It's a very big & well protected fort used by local king of Tamil Nadu around 1700 years . Structure of this fort is very rare & made with natural rocks ! Amazing to see.
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10. Delhi Gate
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3.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By meenakshimuthusamy - Chennai District, India
The gate is a huge building and there is way on the sides,on climbing there is a room on the top of the ground floor,seen behind that there is ruins which is understood on seeing the place.On entry there is a room on the both the sides.
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