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Postal stamp of vellore fort

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Stamp Issue Date	:	03/08/1984
Postage Stamp Dinomination	:	1.00
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	1132
Postal Stamp Name	:	VELLORE
Stamp Information	:	THE FORTS OF INDIA Built by titans and lit by the glory of fire, blood and love- the grandest sights in India. The Forts of India, stand as befitting 'monuments' to the pride, courage and chivalry of the rulers and people of India who relentlessly strove against invading armies to preserve their freedom and to keep alive their fait and their culture. VELLORE The Fortress of Vellore is situated about 125 kms. west of Madras. Built in this historical town, the Fort is one of the most perfect specimen of military architecture in the South. The 'Ethaladurg' or Land Fort was built by Chinna .... Nayak a subordinate Chief under Sada Sivaraya and Sri Ranga Maharaj, the Vijaynagar Kings in the third quarter of the 16th century AD. The Sultan of Bijapur seized Vellore by about the middle of the 17th century. In 1676 AD the Fort was captured by the Marathas who were in turn ousted by Daud Khan of Delhi in 1708 AD. The Fort was under the charge of Dost Ali, Nawab of Carnatic who gifted it in 1710 AD to his son-in-law, whose son Mohammed Ali kept the Fort as a stronghold for nearly 20 years. In 1760 AD the Fort was occupied by an English garrison, and finally after the fall of Srirangapatnam and the death of Tipu Sultan, the English kept Tipu's sons and daughters in captivity in Vellore Fort. The fortification consists of a main rampart broken at irregular intervals by round towers and rectangular projections. The main walls are built of massive granite stones surrounded by a broad moat fed with water by sub-terranian drains from the Suryagunta tank. The Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department is happy to issue a set of four stamps on the Forts of India.
Philatelic Stamp Description	:	Description of Designs The 50, 100, 150 and 200 P. stamp depict the Forts of Gwalior, Velore, Simhagad and Jodhpur respectively. The stamp have been designed by the India Security Press, Nasik. The First Day Cover has been designed by Alka Sharma and the cancellation by Nenu Bagga.
Stamp Currency	:	R
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	3.91 x 2.9
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.55 X 2.5 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	35
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Vertical
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked Gummed coated stamp paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	15,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Multicolour

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ATM in vellore

ATM Centers in Vellore .

Axis Bank Officers Line, Vellore-632001.

Axis Bank Arcot Road, Vallalar, Vellore-632009.

Axis Bank Gandhi Road, Vellore-632004.

Bank of Baroda Officers Line, Vellore-632001.

Canara Bank Arcot Main Road, Sathuvachari, Vellore-632009.

Canara Bank Institute of Veternary Preventive Medicine,MBT,Road, Ranipet-632 401.

Central Bank of India, Arcot Road, Vellore-632004.

City Union Bank, T.N.Explosives Ltd(TEL),Christianpet,Katpadi Taluk-632 007..

Corporation Bank Officers Line, Vellore-632001.

Dhanalakshmi Bank Gandhi Road, Vellore-632004.

HDFC Bank Corporation Campus, Officers Line, Vellore-632001.

HDFC Bank Katpadi Road, Vellore-632004.

HDFC Bank Arcot Road, Phase-III, Sathuvachari, Vellore-632009.

HDFC Bank Gandhi Road, Vellore-632004.

ICICI Bank 1st East Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore-632006.

ICICI Bank Bangalore Road, Vellore-632004.

ICICI Bank Arcot Road, Sathuvachari, Vellore-632009.

India Bank Thiruvalam Road, Katpadi, Vellore-632014.

India Bank TKM Complex, Katpadi Road, Vellore-632004.

Indian Bank Katpadi Railway Station.

Indian Overseas Bank RTO Road, Sathuvachari, Vellore-632009.

Indian Overseas Bank Bangalore Road, Vellore-632004.

Indus Land Bank New Bye Pass Road, Vellore-632004.

Karur Vysya Bank Arcot Road, Vellore-632004.

South Indian Bank Arcot Road, Vellore-632004.

State Bank of India 1st East Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore-632006.

State Bank of India Arcot Road, Phase-III, Sathuvachari, Vellore-632009.

State Bank of India Arcot Road, Sathuvachari, Vellore-632009.

State Bank of India Officers Line, Vellore-632001.

State Bank of Tranvancore Katpadi Road, Vellore-632004.

Syndicate Bank Arni Road, Vellore-632001.

India Bank RTO Road, Sathuvachari, Vellore-632009.

Temples to see in vellore

VELLORE FORT

The Fort was at one point of time the head quarters of the Vijayanagara Empire. The fort is known for its grand ramparts, wide moat and robust masonry.. The Fort was built around 1566 by Chinna Bommi Nayak and Thimma Reddy Nayak, subordinate Chieftains under Sadasiva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Vijayanagara kings called it "Raya Vellore" to differentiate it from "Uppu Vellore" in the Godavari region. The name Vellore is also spelt "Belur." The present day Chennai region and Tirupathi were under the domain of the Fort.

GOLDEN TEMPLE

The golden temple of Sripuram is a Spiritual park situated at the foot of a small range of green hills in a place known as "Malaikodi" in the city of Vellore in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is at the southern end of the city of Vellore, at Tirumalaikodi. The salient Feature of Sripuram is the Lakshmi Narayani temple or Mahalakshmi temple whose 'Vimanam’ and ‘Ardha Mandapam’ have been coated with gold both in the interior and exterior More Details .

RATHANAGIRI (Murugan Temple)

The Ratnagiri temple is situated at Vellore in Tamil Nadu. Vellore can be reached by train or bus. The nearest air and seaport is at Chennai, 140 km from Vellore. The Ratnagiri temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga. There are two forms of the deity in this temple - one is Lord Thirukkolam, seen with his wives Valli and Deivanai, and the other is Lord Gurukkolam. There are separate shrines dedicated to Lord Ganesh, Lord Sani and the Navagraha (deities representing the nine planets of the Solar system). More Details .

Pallikonda

The presiding deity here is Sri Ranganathaswamy. The stone inscriptions of the temple reveal that it should have been built in 10th century prior to the regime of Vikrama Chola. Contributions made by Kulasekara Sambhuarayan and Kampavarman, son of Nandivarman, a Pallava King are recorded in these inscriptions. The temple was originally inside a fort as revealed by the surrounding old dilapidated walls.

Shenbakkam

The famous temple dedicated to Sri Selva Vinayagar and Somasundareswarar has been attracting a large number of devotees from far and near. A special feature of the shrine is that poojas and abishegams are performed for Sri Selva Vinayagar in an open space around which the prakaram has been built. It is said that the original name of the village was Shenbagavanam, as it was full of fragrant Shenbaga trees even though no trace of the trees is to be seen now.

Sholingur

Famous for the Sri Yoga Lakshmi Narasimhar temple, situated on 750 ft. high hillock & 1305 stairs. There is also a Yoga Anjaneyar temple located on a 350 ft. high and 406 Stairs. Volunteers and devotees who visit the hill temple of Sholingur on full moon day of every month to perform girivalam. Thirupavithrotsavam festival is celebrated in the month of August. The Navarathri festivals are held in the month of October. More Details .

Takkolam

Thiruvurai alias Thakkolam is historically important as the battle-field where the Rashtrakutas and the Cholas fought in 949 A.D. during the time of Rajaditya. The stone inscriptions in the temple reveal that this temple should have been built during the time of Pallava dynasty and was later on improved upon by Chola Kings.

Tiruvalam

The presiding deity of this shrine is, Sri Vallanadheeswarar. Saint Thirugnana Sambandar has composed a Padhigam in praise of the deity. A unique feature of this shrine is that the Nandhi is not facing the Lord, but facing the opposite direction. There is an under-ground path, beneath the Bali Peetam. Several stone inscriptions in both Tamil and Sanskrit could be found in the temple.

Tirumalpur

The village Tirumalpur is named after Tirumal (Lord Vishnu). The temple is of all-stone and assignable to 9th century A.D. based on architectural style and inscriptions of Parantaka Chola (A.D. 907-955). Though the temple is devoid of sculptures, it is engraved with a number of Tamil inscriptions belonging to the Chola period (10th to 13th century A.D).

Vallimalai Temple

Vallimalai is located near Vellore, 16 km north of the Shivastalam Tiruvallam, on the Chennai Bangalore highway. Legend has it that this is the site at which Valli was born and married Murugan. A similar legend holds at the Velimalai (Kumaran Koyil) temple near Kanyakumari. Valli is depicted in the form of a playful maiden here. The natural springs on the hill are said to be associated with Valli. This rock cut hill temple is built on top of a small hill accessed through a flight of 300 steps. Much of the temple is within a cave. The cave temple is in three levels successively increasing in elevation. There are also shrines to Vinayakar and Kasi Viswanathar here. Festivals : The annual Bhramotsavam is celebrated in the month of Maasi. Padi Utsavam is celebrated on Tamil new years day in the month of April, and the asterism of Kartikai in the month of Aadi is also celebrated here. contact : 0416-2217974.

Virinchipuram

The most sacred Siva Temple at Virinchipuram is popularly known as "Bhaskara Kshethiram" because the sun is said to worship the linga when its rays fall on it in the month of Panguni. The main shrine of the temple is said to have been built by Raja Raja Chola, Sambara Rayan, the viceroy of Kulothunga Chola. There are 5 prakaras in this temple, and there is lion faced sculpture, in the left side of the shrine. This is a well with foot steps inside and is known as the "Simha Theertham". More Details

Melpadi

The village Mahendravadi owes its origin to Pallava Mahendra Varman-I (AD 580-630). According to an inscription in Pallava grantha this cave temple was excavated by Gunabhara on the bund of a large tank called Mahendra thataka in the city of Mahendrapura. The cave temple is formed by completely scooping out a large free standing boulder. Now the ‘karuvarai’ has an image of Narasimha.

Muthu Mandabam

Muthu Mandabam was inaugurated on 01.07.1990 by the then Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. M. Karunanidhi. Vikrama Raja Singhan, the last Tamil ruler to rule Kandy (Sri Lanka) was originally named Kannuswamy. He belonged to the Nayak Dynasty of Madurai. The Britishers fought with him for 16 years from 1815 and Vikrama was arrested and imprisoned in the Vellore fort jail. He died in 1832. Only in 1983 his cemetery was found. In his memory the Muthu Mandabam was established here in Vellore. His samadhi was erected by his son, A. Vikrama Raja Singham on 27.07.1832.

Kankeyanallur

Sri Kangeeswarar temple is in Kangeyanallur village and was built during the time of the Chola rulers, as evidenced by the stone inscriptions. The temple dedicated to Lord Muruga was built some five hundred years ago and later on it was renovated by Sri Mallaiyadhas Bhagavadhar and Sri Thirumuruga Kirupanandha Varriyar, a popular exponent of Hindu Scriptures. Sculptures are artistically engraved in the gopura depicting the Kandhapuranam and the six sthalams of Lord Muruga.

Padavedu

During 13th and 14th Centuries, the Sambuvarayar chieftains ruled this region under the patronage of the Pandyas. For a short time they became independent and subsequently came under the rule of Kempagowda. Padavedu was the capital of their empire and so this was a big commercial place during that time. There were two forts - Big fort and Small fort with moats (Agazhi in Tamil). Number of sages performed penance and attained salvation here. It is said that there were 1008 Shiva temples and 108 Vishnu temples here (though it is difficult to believe). Out of these except the Yoga Ramar temple and the Renugambal temple, all other floor temples have disappeared due to the natural disasters. During the 1990s, many temples have been unearthed and renovated. These were built at various points of time, but most of the improvements and decorations appear to have been done when the Sambuvarayar came under the sway of the Vijayanagar Empire. There are many inscriptions from Vijayanagara periods. More Details

Kanchipuram

Welcome to the city of thousand temples. Kanchipuram district is situated on the north-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, adjacent to the Bay of Bengal and Chennai city. It is bounded in the west by Vellore and Thiruvannamalai district, in the north by Thiruvallur district and Chennai district, in the south by Villupuram district, in the east by Bay of Bengal. It lies between 11° 00' to 12° 00' North latitudes and 77° 28' to 78° 50' East longitudes. The district has a total geographical area of 4, 43,210 hectares and coastline of 57 Kms. More Details

Thiruvannamalai ( Arunachala Temple )

Thiruvannamalai , same as English pronunciation) is a pilgrimage town and municipality in Thiruvannamalai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Thiruvannamalai district. Thiruvannamalai is home to the Annamalaiyar Temple located at the foot of the Annamalai hill and amongst one of the great Shiva Temples of Tamilnadu. Thiruvannamalai has long been associated with many yogis and siddhars,[1] and more recently the 20th century guru Ramana Maharshi. The sanskrit name for Thiruvannaamalai - Arunachala - became known worldwide mostly due to Sri Ramana. The other saint being Swami Arunagiri Nathar who wrote the Thiruppugazh and Kandaralankaram in Tamil More Details

Kanipakam

Andhra Pradesh is rich in historical monuments. It posseses many holy temples with architectural beauty, which attract large numbers of pilgrims and tourists from inside and outside the country. In Chittoor district are two sacred places not only for Andhra Pradesh but also for India. Tirupati and Tirumala here is Lord Venkateswara, who is also worshipped as `Balaji' by the north Indians. Tirumala lies in the midst of the Seshachalam hills, which are 2,000 feet above the sea level. It has also worldwide importance as a major tourist centre. More Details

Kanchanagiri

Situated 7 km from Ranipet, Kanchanagiri is famous for the small Siva temple on a plateau surrounded by hills. One can see many suyambu lingams. It is believed that they are the Siddhas who lived there for thousands of years.

Kaveripakkam

It is well-known for its lake which is the biggest in this district. It was built by King Nandivarman III of Pallava dynasty The length of the bund is 8.35km.

Madrazaye Mohammadiya Masjid

Another important monument of attraction is that of the Mosque of Nawab Chanda Sahib. It was built in 1750 A.D. The entrance of the masjid is on the Northern side. At the top of the structure, provision is made for the speakers. On all the four sides of the structure is decorated with arch shapes. It is constructed with brick and lime.

Mahendravadi

The village Mahendravadi owes its origin to Pallava Mahendra Varman-I (AD 580-630). According to an inscription in Pallava grantha this cave temple was excavated by Gunabhara on the bund of a large tank called Mahendra thataka in the city of Mahendrapura. The cave temple is formed by completely scooping out a large free standing boulder. Now the ‘karuvarai’ has an image of Narasimha.

TOURIST PLACE IN VELLORE

About the place
Vellore, the head quarter town of Vellore district is located 145 kms away from Chennai, the state capital. The town is surrounded by a deep artificial moat; the 16th century Vellore Fort dominates this town. Vellore had the privilege of being the capital of Pallava, Chola, Nayak, Maratha, Arcot Nawabs and Bijapur Sultan Kingdoms.
Today, Vellore is a sparkling town of Tamil Nadu attracting people from all over the country owing to its various health and educational institutions, notable among them are Christian medical College and Vellore Institute of Technology. The Christian medical College was set up in 1900 by the American Dr Ida Scudder. This institution specializes in research on tropical diseases. The town’s temples and monuments are also worth visiting.
Muthu Mandapam
Muthu Mandapam is also called the 'Pearl Palace'. This is a memorial, which is built around the tombstone of the last Kandy Tamil ruler, Vikramraja Singh. It is situated just steps away from Vellore town towards north and is built on the bed of River Palar. The memorial is on a major alteration plan and is said that it will be added with a Children park, an aquarium and a lot more.
Government Museum
The Government Museum is situated besides the main bus stand in Lakshmanaswamy Town Hall. The museum is under the watch of Department of Museums. This might be the most unusual museum that you will ever see. It has in its collection, artifacts from many fields like anthropology, art, archeology, pre-history, botany, geology. Except for government holidays, the museum is open on all days from 9a.m to 12 noon and from 2 p.m. to 5p.m.
Amirthi Zoological Park
Amirthi zoological park is situated under the Javadu Hills of Tellaiacross Amirthi river which is 25 kms away from vellore. It also is atourism spot. This zoo logical park was started in the year 1967October. The area of the park is 25 hectares and one can findbeautiful water falls. There are also different kinds of birds andanimals. Swings, Seesaw etc., are there for children to play.Numerous kinds of herbal plants and trees and sandal wood treesalso grow here. There are 2 rest houses and five members can stayis one dormitory. There is a meditating hall where one can have fullconcentration and be in serenity. The inflow of tourists is more only during the holidays. This zoological park has been recognized recently and so the state Government has taken initiative to develop this area. The entrance fees is only Rs 2/- per head, for cycles Rs.3/- for van Rs.5/- for motor cyclesRs.2/- . The Government earns Rs.6000/- per month and Rs.72,000/- per year by this entrance fees. The tribal people reside in this area. There is a range office at Amirthi headed by the forest ranger, Mr.Deendayalan at present 2001.) There is also a hill tribe society at Nimmiyambattu near Amirthi. The main aim is to give employment opportunities to the hill tribals in that area.   Animals and Birds in Amirthi Zoological Park     1. SPOTTED DEER - 22 10. WILD CAT - 1 2. HEDGEHOG - 1 11. EAGLE - 2 3. FOX - 4 12. DUCK - 3 4. REASON MONKEY - 2 13. PIGEON - 14 5. RED HEADED PARROT - 13 14. WILD PARROT - 3 6. LOVE BIRDS - 18 15. RABBIT - 2 7. TORTOISE - 15 16. PYTHON - 2 8. PEACOCK - 5 17. MONGOOSE - 1 9. CROCODILE - 3
Javadu Hills
Jamanamarathur, 40 Km from Polur, is the main village in Javadu hills, which is famous for its sandalwood and fruit bearing trees. Its altitude varies from 300 to 1,000 m
Jalagampaari Falls
Jalagampaari waterfalls situated 17-km from Tirupattur in Vellore district is a fine picnic spot. There is a Murugan temple beside the waterfalls, where the deity is in the form of VEL (a kind of spear). The Murugan temple attracts tourists throughout the year.
Elagiri Hills
An isolated, attractive picnic spot in the Eastern Ghats is the Elagiri Hills, at an elevation of about 1000 meters. A salubrious climate; scenic surroundings and a quaint Murugan temple are some of the attractions of this place. These hills are an ideal location for a weekend where one could organize one day or two days' trekking
Virinjipuram
This magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is famous for its devotees who throng here with ardent belief that a dream on the last Sunday of Karthigai month will reveal of their fortune of being blessed with an offspring. The Lion-faced Simmakulam tank is considered to be very sacred.
Thiruvannamalai
The temple town of Thiruvannamalai, 85 Km south of Vellore, is an important Shaivite town. Though Hindus seek god in the form idol, it is also their strong belief that god is also in the form of Light or Flame. These symbolic ideals are represented in Thiruvannamalai. The sculptures in the pillars and the idol lingam are very huge and enticing that they make one wonder at the artistic spirit of those artisans. The Deepam Festival in the month of Karthigai (November) is very popular and it attracts devotees in large numbers.   NEAR BY CITIES   Chennai - 122-km Bangalore - 206-km Kanchipuram - 61-km (Temples City, Kamakshi and Eswar Temples) Thiruttani - 31-km Thiruvannamalai - 76-km (Well known Eswar Temple and Girivalam )
Getting There
By Air Banglore in the state of Karnataka is the nearest airport around 103 km away. Flights from all over the country come to Banglore everyday.   By Rail Katpadi railway junction is the nearest station to Vellore, most of the trains passing through here, have a 2-minute halt.   By Road It takes around 2.5 hrs from Chennai and around 3.5 hrs from Banglore to reach here. There are regular transport buses that come here from Chennai and Banglore apart from other main cities of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.   Local Transport Buses are the main mode of transport. You will also find taxis and auto rickshaws in good number.

palamathi murugan temple

Jalakandeswarar temple vellore

The Jalakandeswarar Temple's main Gopuram

The Raja Gopuram of Jalakandeswarar Temple, Vellore

The inside prakaram entrance seen through the Raja Gopuram
of Jalakandeswarar Temple, Vellore

Inside Jalakandeswarar Temple, Vellore

Inside Jalakandeswarar Temple, Vellore

JAVADHU HILLS

JAVADHU HILLS :They consist of bluish gray granites, with peaks averaging 3,600–3,800 feet (1,100–1,150 m). The hills are sparsely populated; the majority of the inhabitants are Malayali tribespeople, though other castes are also present. [1] There are many tourist places near Javadhu Hills, e.g., the Beemanmadavu waterfalls. The Indian astronomer Vainu Bappu selected the hills as the site of the Kavalur Observatory (VBO), which began operations in 1967. The town of Vaniyambadi is located nearby.

VELLORE PRISON

VELLORE PRISON :his Prison started functioning from 15.04.1836. This is a pioneering Institution in the country started for the welfare of women. This Prison was originally named as Presidency Jail for Women Prisoners. The area occupied by this Prison is 13.62 acres. The authorised accommodation is 412. This Prison is managed by Women Officers and staff. There is a nursery and crèche available in this Prison to look after the welfare of the children accompanying the Prisoners.

Sripuram Golden Temple

A Mahalakshmi temple called 'Sripuram' and made of more than a tonne of pure gold will glitter and gleam under the sun on August 24 when it is unveiled for consecration by the Sri Narayani Peetam headed by a 31-year-old godman who calls himself Narayani Amma. Devotees hail the temple as one of the wonders of the world and say that it is the only temple covered fully with gold.

More than 400 gold and coppersmiths from the Thirupathi Thirumala Devasthanam are said to have worked for six years to craft the Rs 600-crore gold temple located on 55,000 sq ft of land on a 100-acre salubrious stretch in Malaikodi, about 6 km from Vellore in north Tamil Nadu.
First the coppersmiths set to work creating a copper base on the temple structure with engravings and etchings before the gold, beaten into nine layers of foils, was draped around it. The sanctum sanctorum will hold the deity of Mahalakshmi made of stone granite, but covered with gold kavacham (adornments).

"The Sripuram or Spiritual Park is Amma's dedication to the world and mankind," saidP Murali, a trustee of the Peetam, adding that the temple has more gold than the Golden Temple of Amritsar

 

Sri Margapandeswarar Temple

Location :

In the Chennai-Bangalore highway, after Vellore bypass, proceed for another 10 Km till a place called Sedhuvalai and turn right for Virinchipuram. The temple is about a km from the Sedhuvalai junction.

Significance:

• 1300 years old temple-the oldest and the biggest temple of Vellore district.
• Gowri Devi, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Sriharan had worshipped here.
• The temple is famous for its prahara walls and the sculptures.
• Aadhi Shankarar had done the Beejakshara Pradhishtai to the Simha theertham of the temple.
• Arunachala Puranam, Siva Rahasiyam, Kanchi puranam and many other holy books have described this temple.

Legend :

Lord Brahma was born as Shivasarma here in a priest family. When Shivsarma’s father died at his early days, Shivsarma was to undertake the pooja responsibilities as a small boy. Shivasarma’s relatives had planned to take away the priest’s rights and land from them and so they warned that his rights and land will be taken away, if he does not perform the pooja when his turn comes up. Shivasarma’s mother prayed to Margabandeeswar and He appeared in her dream. It was the last Saturday night of the Karthigai month. The next morning, Shivasarma took bath in the Brahma theertham and Lord Shiva came as an elderly person and conducted the Upanayanam, Brahmopadhesam and Shiva Dikshai to Shivasarma and disappeared as Mahalingam in the temple tank bund. The small boy was then paraded on an elephant with the holy water pot and the temple door opened automatically to everyone’s surprise. As if he was very experienced in the pooja procedures, he conducted the pooja activities to Swarna Ganapathy and while attempting to do the abhisheham for the Margabandheeswarar, as a small boy, he was unable to reach the head of the lingam. He then submitted his inability to Lord Shiva.
Dhanabalan, a Kundala desa pepper merchant lost his loads to thieves. He prayed to Lord Shiva and He came as a soldier on a horse and not only retrieved the pepper loads but also accompanied Dhanabalan till Kanchipuram. Due to this He is called ‘Vazhi Thunai Nathar’ in Tamil and Margabandu in Sanscrit (Marga meaning way and Bandhu meaning company)
This temple is also known as ‘Baskara Kshetram’ because the Sun God is said to worship the linga when its rays fall on it in the month of Panguni; The name of the place as Virinchipuram came from the legend that the temple was worshipped by Brahma, i.e., Virinchi; The theertham of this temple is said to be produced by Gowri devi and so, this place is also known as Gowripuram; Vishnupuram and Margabandheeswaram are also the other names of the place.

Worship Benefits :

• Since Lord Shiva of this temple protected the pepper merchant Dhanabalan, the business people can have this Lord Shiva as the protector for their business.
• The childless couples take dip in all the three theerthams of the temple, stay overnight with the wet cloth to receive the Lord in their dream and get the boon of a child.
• Since Lord Shiva had conducted the Upanayanam and Dikshai to Lord Brahma here, this is a holy place to have Upanayanams, to get Dikshai and to start education
• Since Lord Shiva of this temple protected the pepper merchant Dhanabalan, the business people can have this Lord Shiva as the protector for their business.
• The last sunday of the Karthigai month is considered very auspicious since on that day, Lord Shiva appeared as an elderly person and conducted Upanayanam for Lord Brahma as Shivasarma.
• By worshipping here, people get their marriage obstacles removed and get their marriages conducted here.

Arulmigu Ellaiamman Temple

Location:
The Greatness of Annai Adhi Parasakthi who rules the whole Universe, is abundant, she has several temples under several names. One such temple is Arulmigu Ellaiamman Temple, Vettuvanam. It is situated in Vellore District, a part of Tamilnadu.
Arulmigu Ellaiamman Temple is located on Vellore, Ambur, Vaniyambadi, Thiruapathur Highways ( Chennai-Bangalore Highways) at a distance of 23 km from Vellore. Situated on the slopes of Javvadhu Hills and On the banks of River Palar, It is Said that Arulmigu Ellaiamman of Padavedu Ellaiamman are the same
Legend :
Lord Siva and Lordess Parvathidevi incarnated as the great Saint Jamadhakni and his wife Renukadevi and lived on this world. Visu, Viswas, Viswaruban, Paranjothi, and Parasuraman were their five sons. Parasuraman was their last son. It was a daily duty for Renukadevi to Make a pot out of fresh mud and fetch water for Saint Jamadhakni's Pooja. One day, she saw the reflection of a Kandharva on the water.
Significance :
She stood mesimerised by his beauty for a spilit of a second. The mud pot dissolved in the river . She tried again and again but invain. She realised her mistake and told her husband that an animal chased her and so she could'nt bring water. But the saint who guessed the real happenings, called out for his first four sons and asked them to cut off their mother's head. They all refused and saint cursed them and called his last son Parasuraman to do the duty. Parasuraman asked for two boons from his father and later took his Mother
In great distress, he took the heads to his father. According to his granted boons, he brought his brother and mother back to life. But in confussion, he fixed his mothers head on the Arundathi girl body.
Hence forth the deity was named Mariamman and the place Vettuvanam. A farmer who cultivated the land accidentally dropped the spade on the deity. Blood poured out like a river. A divine voice from the sky said '' I am Ellaiamman'' and a temple was constructed in the place. Though the time and year cannot be judged precisely, it said that in 1961, this temple was one among the 2500 temples in Tamilnadu.
Renukadevi to the forest to chop off her head, He chased her mother who ran for life and she hid behind a Arundathi girl, who was cutting woods and begged for mercy. Parasuraman warned the girl, but she did not oblige. In the heights of abger Parasuraman chopped both heads together.
Worship Benefits :
This place has an important legend behind. This is the place where Renuka Devi's head was cut off by Parasuramar at the behest of his father Sage Jamathgini. Padavedu Renugambal is very popular but this is the place the actual incident took place. Very sacred indeed.
This temple was newly constructed after demolishing the old temple by Sivarasu Venkatraman Family (Katpadi & London) and the work completed in 2008 (Kumbabeshekam done on 3rd Dec 2008)

Vallimalai Murugan Temple

Location:
Arulmigu Ellaiamman Temple is located on Vellore, Ambur, Vaniyambadi, Thiruapathur Highways ( Chennai-Bangalore Highways) at a distance of 23 km from Vellore. Situated on the slopes of Javvadhu Hills and On the banks of River Palar, It is Said that Arulmigu Ellaiamman of Padavedu Ellaiamman are the same.

Significance:
The ancient Subramanyar temple at Vallimalai is associated with colorful legends and it has been revered by the Tiruppukazh hymns of Arunagiri Nathar. Vallimalai is located near Vellore, 16 km north of the Shivastalam Tiruvallam, on the Chennai Bangalore highway.
Legend:
Subramanyar Temple is a rock cut hill temple located at Vallimalai near Vellore in Tamil Nadu. According to legends, Vallimalai is the place where Valli was born and married Muruga. Here, Valli is in the form of a playful maiden. There are natural springs on the hill, which are associated with Valli. A flight of 300 steps lead to the temple which is placed within a cave. The shrines of Vinayakar and Kasi Viswanathar are also seen here.
The history of Vallimalai Murugan temple is great one. Lord Maha Vishnu's two daughters were Valli and Devayanai. One day they decide to search husband for them.Their wish to marry a husband, who will never get angry.So they prayed for that. Suddenly Lord Murugan appeared before them. They requested Lord Murugan to marry them. But Lord Murugan said them that Devayanai will born to Indiran and Valli will born to Vedas in next generation. Then he promised to marry them and disappeared.
Surapadman,the Asuran disturbed everyone in Indiralogam. So everyone fall in the feet with Lord Murugan to protect them from Asuran.Lord Murugan accepted their request and started to war with Surapadman. After destroying Surapadman,Lord Muruga visit Indiralogam. By promised, he married Devayanai, the daughter of Indiran.
The temple organizes the annual Brahmotsavam in the month of Maasi (February). Padi Utsavam is celebrated on Tamil New Year’s Day in the month of April.
Katpadi Junction Railway Station is the nearest railhead, which is about 5 km from Vellore town.
Opening time of Temple 7am to 6pm.
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Uthira Ranganathar Temple

Location:

The temple is 23 km from Vellore on the Bangalore Highway. Situated on the banks of Palar river, it houses a very beautiful and one of the most ancient Sri Uthara Ranganathar Temple.1km inside from Pallikonda main road towards Gudiyatham.

Significance:
It is considered that if you stay for 3 nights at Kanchi, you get salvation but here if you stay just one night, you get salvation.
Legend:
Indhran’s Brahma harthi dhosham got cleared here. When there was a fight between Saraswathi and Lakshmi on who is bigger, Brahma declared Lakshmi is bigger. So Saraswathi deserted Brahma. When Brahma conducted an yagna, Saraswathi refused to join him. So Brahma married another lady called Savithri and conducted the Yagna. Saraswathi’s anger grew more and she tried to disturb the yagna with the help of demons by creating a flood in the Palar.
Then he prayed to Lord Narayan and He just lied across the Palar river in 3 places to stop the flood. The places are Pallikondan (called Vadavarangam), Thiruparkadal and Yadhothkari at Kanchipuram. Temple: Temple is inside a fort like structure. People getting married at this temple will get all the 16 types of wealth.

This temple is said to have built by Vijayanagara Kings during 5th Century. Other deities of the temple like Lord Rama, Garuda, etc., have been built at various stages by many kings who ruled here. But Lord Ranganathar is said to be the Aadhi Moolavar which was excavated from the banks of the river and built by Vijayanagara Kings and Sambuvarayars.
Situated on the river bank, in an ancient village with serene atmosphere, Sri Ranganathar temple stands tall, blessing many generations.
Festivals like Vaikunda Ekadasi are celebrated well here. Though so ancient and rare of its kind, this temple is in the state of neglect now

Padavedu Temple

Padavedu is a Pilgrimage centre with many ancient temples and will need at least 2 days to cover all of them. It is situated in the Vellore-Polur route, centrally among Vellore, Polur and Arani at 20 - 25 km from all these three places. All that is there in this village are beautiful ancient temples and lush green fields. Padavedu is a small village in between Vellore and Tiruvannamalai.Probably the only place where there is a temple in the middle of a banana and paddy field

During 12-14th Centuries the Sambuvarayar chieftains ruled this area under the patronage of the Pandyas. For a short time they became independent of Pandyas and subsequently they came under the rule of Kempagowda. During their reign, Sambuvarayas rendered great service to art and religion. These temples were built at various points of time, but most of the improvements and decorations appear to have been done when the Sambuvarayar came under the sway of the Vijayanagar empire. Most of these temples excepting the hill temples were submerged in sand due to the sandstorm and they were discovered in 1993. The Renukambal trust (owned by TVS) maintains these temples in a clean and beautiful fashion.

Main Temple :

• Sri Renuka Parameswari Temple

Sub Temples :

• Sri Yoga Ramachandrasamy temple
• Ammayappa Eswarar Temple
• Sri Subramanya swamy Temple

Other Important Temples :

• Sri Venugopala Swamy temple
• Sri Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy temple
• Sri Velmurugan Temple
• Sri Uma maheswarar Temple
• Sri Kailasa Vinayagar Temple
• Sri Veera Anjaneyar Temple
• Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple