Velliangiri Mountains

Velliangiri Mountains
வெள்ளியங்கிரி மலை
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictCoimbatore
DeityShiva
FestivalsTamil New year, Chitra Pournami, Karthikai Deepam[1]
Location
LocationBorder of Coimbatore, Coimbatore District and Mannarkad taluk Palakkad district
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Velliangiri Mountains is located in Tamil Nadu
Velliangiri Mountains
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates10°59′20″N 76°41′14″E / 10.9888°N 76.6873°E / 10.9888; 76.6873
Architecture
CreatorNatural formation
Elevation1,778 m (5,833 ft)
Top of The Hill

The Velliangiri Mountains (Tamil: வெள்ளியங்கிரி மலை) a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve are situated at the Western Ghats of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. Known as the "Sapthagiri, 7 Hills (Tamil: சப்தகிரி, ஏழுமலை) - 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.

  1. ^ "Velliangiri Andavar Temple : Velliangiri Andavar Temple Details | Velliangiri Andavar- Poondi | Tamilnadu Temple | வெள்ளிங்கிரி ஆண்டவர்".