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History
Guru Karishnanandji, the temple's founder, was the ninth son of Nandi Gowder and Deviammal. He completed his schooling in the eighth grade. His studies had come to an end due to his lackluster performance and poor home circumstances. As he grew older, he began trading tea, which proved to be a dismal failure. The consequences were disastrous, as he became a raving lunatic with no direction.
He was forced to flee his home by an unknown entity in the 1970s. It was late at night, and the moon was fully formed. He found himself on top of a hill as soon as he opened his eyes. Today, the hill is known as Annamalai Hill. He spent the next three years of his life meditating in a cave after this occurrence. It is said that his inner voice told him to build this temple in honor of Lord Murugan one fine day. After that, in 1977, he performed the first Kumbabisekam rite, which was followed by rituals in 1989 and 2001. The rest is history, which is kept by the people of Ooty.
Architecture
The Annamalai Murugan Temple is located on a hilltop that is quite tranquil and emits a calm ambiance that you would expect to find among the sanctity of Gods and Goddesses. Apart from its serene setting, the Annamalai Murugan Temple is as attractive as any other tourist attraction in Ooty. It features a setting bordered by lush green tea plantations and dotted with massive Silver Oak trees that give the area a rural feel.
Activities
- You can worship the deity there inside the temple.
- People also give offerings to the deity there.
- Visitors are allowed to click photos and record videos.
- People can also meditate inside the temple.
Tips for visiting
- Remove your shoes before entering the temple.
- Do not take any food items inside the temple.
- Wear a comfortable pair of shoes as you have to walk for a while before reaching the temple.
Best time to visit
Winters in Tirupati are pleasant and ideal for temple tours. The minimum temperature usually doesn't dip below 15°C, keeping the weather comfortable. You may require light woolen clothes at night to keep you warm. And between March and June, summers in Tirupati are hot and humid.
Nearby Atractions
- Virupaksha Cave
- Skandasramam
- Sri Ramanasramam.
- Indra Lingam
- Shri Srinivasa Perumal Koil
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Lalitha bangles: This market is famous for different varieties of bangles.
- Poola Market: This market is famous for its wide variety of flowers.
- Sri Lakshmi Super Market: This market provides you with everything you require in your daily life.
- Tirupati's main wholesale Vegetable Market: In this market, you can get fresh fruits and vegetables at a wholesale rate.
- Siva Fruits: Fruits and nuts are well-known, with consistent rates, although the street is busy.
Nearby Hotels
- Hotel Govind Heights
- Hotel Sarovar
- SVR - Hotels in Tirupati
- Bhimas Deluxe Hotel
- Crest Valley
- Hotel Lakeview
Interesting Facts About Annamalai Murugan Temple
- The Annamalai Murugan Temple is located on a hilltop that is quite tranquil and emits a calm atmosphere that you would expect to find among the sanctity of Gods and Goddesses.
- Apart from its serene and peaceful setting, the Annamalai Murugan Temple is as attractive as any tourist attraction in Ooty, with a setting bordered by verdant green tea estates and lined with dense Silver Oak trees that lend the area a rural feel.
