Shiva
Vellore Jalakandeswarar Temple
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Jalakandeswarar (Shiva)
About Vellore Jalakandeswarar Temple
A magnificent 16th-century Vijayanagara-style temple inside Vellore Fort. Celebrated for intricate stone carvings on every pillar and the Kalyanakatta (marriage hall) with remarkable sculptures of gods, animals and mythological scenes. An ASI-protected monument.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Jalakandeswarar (Shiva)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Alagiyammai (Parvati)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
📅 Best Visit Time
October to March
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Katpadi Junction (8 km)
Nearest Airport
Chennai International Airport (135 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Vellore
Visitor Tips
Enter via the fort entrance; the Kalyanakatta mandapam carvings are outstanding — allow extra time.
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Quick Info
State
Tamil Nadu
Location
Vellore
Ideal Base City
Vellore
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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