|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
VELLIANGIRI
HILLS
Location: 40 kms from Coimbatore.
Famous for: Siva Temple
Altitude: 6000 ft.
The Siva Temple
Of all the mountain shrines in Kongunadu, the Siva temple of
Velliangiri in the western boundary is considered to be the
most famous. Known as Rajathagiri, Velliangiri, Dakshin
Kailash or Bhoolok Kailash, this sacred spot, according to
legend, is where Siva performed his cosmic dance on the
request of his consort Umadevi. The five faces of Lord
Shiva, Brahma, |
|
|
|
|
Vishnu, Rudra, Maheshwara and Sadasiva, are
seen as Panchagiri and as Panchalingas pertaining to the
panchabhutas, in Velliangiri. The hill ranges have abundant
natural resources, which include rare herbs. Lord
Panchalingesa and his Consort Manonmani Amman alias Parvathi,
bestow their grace on the devotees who throng here annually
between February and May.
Festivals
A unique feature of Dakshina Kailash is the annadhanam
organised by the Arya Vaisya jewellers for the past two
centuries, for four days during Mahasivaratri. It is now
carried out with all earnestness and enthusiasm, by the
jeweller community and the Lala group.
Getting There
At present special buses ply between Coimbatore and Poondi
only on festive occasions. Coimbatore is on the
international circuit with flights connecting it to
Sharjah. On the domestic front it is connected to
Kozhikode, Chennai, Kochi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi.
The place is also well connected by both rail and rail.
Accommodation
Tourists can unpack at the economical standard hotels
available in Coimbatore.
|
|
|
|
|
