THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Vellore, India
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Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, Arulmigu Balamurugan Ratnagiri Tirukkovil, Sacred & Religious Sites, Cultural Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Sacred temple complex with a star-shaped path leading to a main golden temple and smaller shrines, surrounded by tranquil gardens and Vedic chants.
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- drrajesh cRajkot, India130 contributionsIt is divine temple with 70 kg gold used . The campus is very big and you need to follow the path to complete the darshan. However, it is long queue before darshan to complete. You need to pay entry fees with different rates as per your choice.Written 23 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AKK1959Chennai (Madras), India298 contributionsOn our road trip from Chennai to Bengaluru we visited Arulmigu Murugan Temple in Rathnagiri. This temple was built in the 14th century by Saint Arunagiri Nathar and was a small structure for years. Temple was renovated in the year 1980 by Sree Bala Muruganadimai Swamy.
The speciality of this temple is that the poojas are done in the Tamil language. This divine place is always maintained nicely!
We had a soulful dharshan! We were also fortunate to meet the Sree Balamurugan Adimai Swamyji and got his blessings!Written 11 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SomajeyGreater Sydney, Australia64 contributionsMy wife and I, visited Sri Bala Peetam and met with the Panditji and his family. It is a simple, serene and spiritual place. This was our second visit.Written 4 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Subrat SaurabhBengaluru, India276 contributionsVery old temple and well maintained. Not at all commercialised. When i had been it was open around 3 pm and i didnt find any rush on saturdayWritten 5 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- nsekar2 contributionsIt is a wonderful place to visit. The temple town is said to be the birth place of Goddess Valli Ammal who is married to Lord Murugan, the Omnipresent deity having deep roots with Tamil civilization and culture. The town is about 15 kms from Ranipet which is an industrial town with good connectivity by rail and road. Ranipet is district HQ these days and there are several good accommodation for pleasant stay and good food. The temple is inside a huge cave (can hold over 50 people easily) and is atop a hill amidst nice forest surrounding. One has to walk about 400 steps to reach the temple at the top. The temple was built around 11th century.
Its a place with historical monuments of Jain religion as well.Written 31 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Gaspard NGoa, India942 contributionsVellore Fort is a large 16th-century fort situated in heart of the Vellore city, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India built by Vijayanagara kings.
The fort's ownership passed to the Bijapur sultans, to the Marathas, to the Carnatic Nawabs and finally to the British, who held the fort until India gained independence. The first significant military rebellion against British rule erupted at this fort in 1806. The fort houses the Jalakanteswarar Hindu temple, the Christian St. John's Church and a Muslim mosque. Unfortunately, for reasons that are difficult to understand, visitors do not have access to the mosque. The Indian Muslim citizens, who constitute an very important part of the local population in Vellore, are discriminated by the Archaeological Survey of India, because, strangely, they are not allowed to offer prayers in the mosque, unlike the hindus in their temple.
The ASI museum is not really worth a visit.Written 7 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Seetharaman SChennai (Madras), India82 contributionsIt 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.Written 30 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Explore095993518963 contributionsMahadev Malai, a beautiful paradise for my soul...a place where the outer light disappears n the inner light glows helping you to look within.. peaceful , divine ! Getting to see Siddha with human eyes n seeking blessings at his feet is the most cherished moment...🙏Written 17 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RÈMÈLY N51 contributionsThis observatory is located in a beautful forest . Unfortunately it's not maintained but if you get a chance for star gazing , the experience would be really great .Written 28 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Seetharaman SChennai (Madras), India82 contributionsOne of the 108 Divya desams, located at sholingur. You need to climb a hill to visit the temple. strongly recommend not to carry any food items . There are too many monkeys roaming around. They can grab anything from you. They are freely roaming inside the temple too.Written 31 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KarpagavalliChennai (Madras), India479 contributionsThe place is also called swambakkam once which later now called as senbakkam.there are a 5otal of eleven vina gas in this temple ,the selvage vinayagar in the centre, and the ten vinayagar around .the sanctum has no roof.Written 23 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- VKRChennai (Madras), India175 contributionsVisited during1st Jan 2020. You feel vibration moving in and around temple and one of oldest Lord Shiva temple, which is located from Chennai 170KM and from Vellore City - 30KM. 2KM from Chennai Bangalore High-way.. you can see Temple - Gopuram from High-way. See.. Stones works.. such a nice ARC works and Still finishing so sharp. First time seen.. Special to see.. in two place at the temple next to each other that ... Lord Bhairavr facing SOUTH and Lord Saneeswara Facing WEST.Written 2 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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