About Jalakandeswarar Temple:
Jalagandeeswarar Temple stays in the womb of Vellore Fort, which by itself is a fine place to visit. It has the mythological back ground of history underneath and a great working story cultivating the trust of people even today. The place has great sculptures encarved from stone and which depict the live spirit of the god within. It is a great piece of craftsmanship and has several sculptures which are indeed a masterpiece. The temple has a giant open ground where the people can have their prayers and holy rituals. And at times even marriages can be well organized in front of the temple gathering the benedictions of the god one believes in.
General Information about Jalakandeswarar Temple:
Location: Yelagiri
State: Tamil Nadu
Capital: Chennai
Language: Tamil, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 40˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 29˚C, Min 20˚C (winter)
Best Season: November to March
How to Reach Jalakandeswarar Temple:
By Air:
Bangalore is the nearest airport to Yelagiri. Bangalore is 145 km away from Yelagiri. Taxis are available and fare is about Rs 3000 from Bangalore to Yelagiri. Bangalore airport is well connected to most of the major airports in India and many in abroad.
By Train:
Jolarpettai is the nearest railhead, which is about 21 km away from Yelagiri. Jolarpettai is a main railway junction, connecting to other railway stations in India. Taxi fare is about Rs 450 from Jolarpettai railway station to Yelagiri.
By Road:
KSRTC buses connect Yelagiri with all major cities nearby. Regular bus services are available from Tiruoathur to Yelagiri (27 km), Bangalore (140 km), Chennai (250 km), Krishnagiri (40 km) and Vanayambadi (20 km).