The Velliangiri Mountains a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve are situated at the Western Ghats of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. Known as the "Sapthagiri, 7 Hills - Seven Mountains", these mountains are held and revered on par with spiritually most powerful place on the planet - Mount Kailash, the legendary abode of Shiva. On the top of the Vellia…
The Velliangiri Mountains a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve are situated at the Western Ghats of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. Known as the "Sapthagiri, 7 Hills - Seven Mountains", these mountains are held and revered on par with spiritually most powerful place on the planet - Mount Kailash, the legendary abode of Shiva. On the top of the Velliangiri Mountains, Shiva is worshipped as Swayambhu, one who is self-created and in this form, he graces the devotees.
Location: Border of Coimbatore, Coimbatore District and Mannarkad taluk Palakkad district
Elevation: 1,778 m (5,833 ft)
Affiliation: Hinduism
District: Coimbatore
Deity: Shiva
Festivals: Tamil New year, Chitra Pournami, Karthikai Deepam
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