Elk Hill Murugan Temple
Elk Hill Murugan Temple
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Sathish
Perungalathur, India19 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
We visited this temple in evening, but temple was closed. This is located very near to city in calm and serene location. It is a must visit place if one wants the holy feel and peace of mind.
Written February 17, 2021
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Sambhav K
Bangalore District, India50 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
Sterling Hotels are just Amazing.......visited the hotel in august.An amazing view from the rooms.........Bit costly but avoidable as the hotel and its services were amazing.Located on a hill.........quite far from OOTY,but the Hotel is just amazing.Its newly built Fern Hill quite near elk hill is more better and more demanded.......could not get a room in fern hill......but elk hill is also good..........overall awesome experience.
Written October 13, 2014
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daniel S
Ooty (Udhagamandalam), India121 contributions
Jun 2013 • Solo
elk hill is named on the then british genral who lived on this hill it is named after him you can still see the heritage building called Elk hill it is situated in the hill top of the town
Written February 18, 2014
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MichelleSCapeTownSA
Cape Town Central, South Africa103 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
A beautiful and sacred temple of historical significance. Very well maintained, calm and peaceful and offering amazing views.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan, more often referred to as Kartikeya in South India and predominantly worshipped here. An ancient and important deity being the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva and the brother of Lord Ganesh. He is the Hindu God of War and intriguingly rides a peacock and wields a bow in battle.
I loved the smaller temple (to the right of and away from the main temple) dedicated to Lord Ganesh - an enigma of ancient spirituality.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan, more often referred to as Kartikeya in South India and predominantly worshipped here. An ancient and important deity being the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva and the brother of Lord Ganesh. He is the Hindu God of War and intriguingly rides a peacock and wields a bow in battle.
I loved the smaller temple (to the right of and away from the main temple) dedicated to Lord Ganesh - an enigma of ancient spirituality.
Written December 13, 2018
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VRAMESH
Chennai (Madras), India934 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
Tourist know ooty only as place of attraction like Botanical Garden, Boat House, Dodabetta etc.,. But ooty is also famous for temples of attraction like Market Mariamman temple, Ayappen Temple and Elk Hill Murugan Temple.
Elk Hill murugan temple in the Hills of Elk Hill. Thaipusam is a famous religious festival that is celebrated in January–February to honour Lord Murugan. Kavadi Attam, a dance performed by the devotees is the highlight of this event conducted at the Elk Hill Murugan Temple.
It is 3 km from OOTY bus terminus.
Recently they have installed Standing statue of Murugan similar to that one you can see in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Don't miss it during your visit to ooty next time.
Elk Hill murugan temple in the Hills of Elk Hill. Thaipusam is a famous religious festival that is celebrated in January–February to honour Lord Murugan. Kavadi Attam, a dance performed by the devotees is the highlight of this event conducted at the Elk Hill Murugan Temple.
It is 3 km from OOTY bus terminus.
Recently they have installed Standing statue of Murugan similar to that one you can see in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Don't miss it during your visit to ooty next time.
Written September 1, 2015
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MichelleSCapeTownSA
Cape Town Central, South Africa103 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
The best place I visited in Ooty.
This revered site is famous for The Elk Hill Murugan Temple dedicated to Lord Muruga (Murugan), and an imposing 40-foot gold statue of the warrior God. With the hillside as a backdrop, a spectacular sight offering a panoramic view of the valley.
There are many steps to climb so wear comfortable shoes.
This revered site is famous for The Elk Hill Murugan Temple dedicated to Lord Muruga (Murugan), and an imposing 40-foot gold statue of the warrior God. With the hillside as a backdrop, a spectacular sight offering a panoramic view of the valley.
There are many steps to climb so wear comfortable shoes.
Written December 11, 2018
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Dileep P
Bengaluru, India35 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
The temple is situated on top of several stairs. (~200?). If you have problem with staircases, you should skip it. Else it is a very nice view. The temple is situated in middle of complete greenery. That gives you a very pleasant experience.
Written August 16, 2017
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Vijay R
5 contributions
Jan 2019
Awesome location, very well built temple, Nice atmosphere and very near to the ceter of the town. Very well maintained.
Written February 17, 2019
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Aravind D
Chennai (Madras), India11 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
Very calm serene and divine ambience. Temple is in good height of the Elk Hill. Big vehicles cannot reach this place. Must visit in early morning to experience the holiness along with the cool misty clouds
Written February 15, 2019
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preggyn2018
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa62 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
My wife and I were on a tour of South India and could not get to the Thirupati Temple so went to the Murugan Temple in Chennai. So far it is the biggest temple that we have been to. We are from South Africa and there are no temples like this in SA. Luckily we went at an off peak time as I believe that normally there are big queues to go in. There are lots of beggars at the entrance and our hearts went out to them so bought some food packs at the local hotels and fed them. Sad to see the state that people are living in. If you have the chance to visit your small change will make a big difference.
Written October 15, 2018
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Sir I going to visit ooty 27 to 29 Apr 2017. Please suggest good place to visit for valuable time and nice scenery place
Written April 22, 2017
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